Fusion Therapy Center: Travel Occupational Therapist- Pediatrics

Description

Fusion Therapy Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working independently in the community and focuses on travel-based therapy. This role provides occupational therapy at partner daycares, preschools, schools, and other community locations throughout Northwest Arkansas through Fusion’s mobile therapy program. The position is travel-focused, with occasional in-clinic patients to help build the caseload or maintain productive hours.

Mission

To empower families and enhance the lives of children through holistic, evidence-based therapy services.

Why Join Fusion?

• Rewarding time, dedication, and clinical excellence
• Competitive compensation model
• Flexibility, professional growth, and administrative support
• Opportunities for variety in daily routines and independence
• Supportive scheduling and administrative teams

Employment Structure

• Hired as a W-2 employee
• Payroll taxes handled by Fusion
• Access to applicable employee benefits

What Your Schedule May Look Like

• Traveling between assigned community locations
• Treating multiple patients at the same school or daycare when possible
• Completing documentation between sessions or during designated administrative time
• Communicating with families, caregivers, teachers, and the Fusion clinical team
• Participating in team meetings and clinical collaboration
• Occasional in-clinic treatment when needed to bridge openings or support caseload development

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on billable hours
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel
• Travel stipend for travel between assigned sites
• Flexible work schedule
• Continuing education reimbursement based on hours worked
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time staff
• Paid PTO for eligible full-time staff
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Mentorship and onboarding support
• Supportive scheduling and administrative teams

Compensation and Financial Rewards

• Highly Competitive Hourly Pay: $52–$57 per billable hour
• Evaluation & Re-Evaluation Bonus: Additional $20/hour
• Administrative Pay: Paid administrative time during qualifying patient cancellations
• Mileage Reimbursement: Reimbursement for eligible miles driven
• Travel Stipend: $20 administrative pay per travel day for travel between assigned locations and the clinic
• CEU reimbursement based on hours worked
• 90-day mentorship and onboarding program

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric patients to determine eligibility for occupational therapy services
• Develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs and goals
• Deliver therapy in community settings including daycares, preschools, and schools
• Adapt treatment to the child’s natural environment
• Educate and collaborate with families, caregivers, teachers, and community partners
• Complete documentation accurately and within required timelines
• Maintain communication with Fusion's scheduling, clinical, and administrative teams
• Manage travel between assigned locations responsibly and efficiently
• Maintain a reliable schedule and demonstrate ownership of assigned patients and community relationships

Requirements

• Graduate degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• Current Arkansas OT license or anticipated licensure date
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while remaining connected to a collaborative clinical team
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Reliability and comfort managing a travel-based workday
• Ability and willingness to drive between assigned community locations
• Dependable transportation
• Knowledge of OT principles, early childhood development, and sensory integration
• Familiarity with Medicaid and private insurance documentation requirements preferred