Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Batesville, AR

Occupational Therapist
Location: Batesville, AR
Agency: AHS Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Full-Time | Salaried | Direct Hire | Batesville, Arkansas

PediaStaff is partnering with a pediatric therapy clinic and developmental preschool near Batesville, Arkansas, to find a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)to join its clinical team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children by supporting their communication development and helping them build skills for lifelong success.

If you enjoy working with young children and want to be part of a team focused on individualized, high-quality care, we’d love to connect with you!

Position Highlights

• Employment Type: Full-time, salaried

• Location: Batesville, Arkansas

• Population Served: Children from birth through age 7

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, with availability between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• Flexible Workday: Therapists must be available during the designated service hours but are not required to remain at the clinic for the entire 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. window.

• Compensation: Salary based on pediatric therapy experience and selected weekly billable hours

• Additional Compensation: Quarterly evaluation payments and potential bonuses for exceeding selected billable-hour goals

What You’ll Do

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you’ll provide individualized speech and language services to young children, helping address communication challenges and support their developmental progress.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate children’s speech, language, and communication needs and complete re-evaluations as appropriate.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child’s needs and goals.

• Provide speech-language therapy services to support children’s communication and developmental progress.

• Prepare written evaluation reports, progress notes, and required clinical documentation accurately and on time.

• Review and update treatment plans quarterly and maintain current patient records.

• Identify when children may benefit from additional clinical services and make referrals as appropriate.

• Collaborate with families and colleagues through parent meetings, peer reviews, workshops, and required training.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow applicable health, safety, and clinical guidelines.

• Complete continuing education requirements to maintain professional licensure.

• Represent the program professionally when interacting with families, visitors, and community members.

Compensation and Benefits

Salaried compensation model based on experience, selected weekly billable hours, and weeks worked per year.

Compensation is based on the therapist’s experience level , with additional opportunities to earn through evaluations and productivity above selected weekly billable-hour goals.

Additional benefits and compensation features include:

• Quarterly payments for completed evaluations, in addition to base salary.

• Potential quarterly bonuses for direct care delivered above selected weekly billable-hour goals.

• Professional liability insurance provided.

• Licensure reimbursement.

• Continuing education support.

• Biweekly pay.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should have:

• A master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.

• A current Arkansas Speech-Language Pathologist license.

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).

• At least one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• An interest in working with children from birth through age 7, including children who may be at risk for developmental delays.

• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and time-management skills.

• The ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a busy clinical environment.

• Basic computer skills and the ability to prepare accurate clinical reports and documentation.

Physical Requirements

This role involves working directly with young children and may require standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling throughout the day. The position may also require frequently lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Why Work With PediaStaff?

At PediaStaff, we connect talented pediatric and school-based therapy professionals with opportunities where they can make a difference. Our team works to understand your experience, career goals, and preferences so we can help you find an opportunity that fits.

We’ll support you throughout the hiring process and help you learn more about the position, compensation structure, and what to expect from your potential new team.

Interested in learning more? Apply today! A PediaStaff recruiter would love to connect with you and discuss whether this Speech-Language Pathologist opportunity at STARS Academy is the right fit for you.