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Pediatrics Plus

Pediatric multi-disciplinary therapy provider

Director of Therapy Services

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$75k/yr+ Bonus program + Retirement plan company matching
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Van Buren, AR, USA
In PersonTravel may be required.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryRehabilitation Therapies

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required.
  • A current license and certification in a therapy- or applied behavior analysis-related field are required.
  • Candidates must be able to work with children from birth to age 21 and families who are at risk.
  • Candidates must have knowledge of various funding source guidelines.
  • Candidates must have basic computer skills, including working knowledge of database, word processing, spreadsheet, and internet software.
  • Candidates must have in-depth knowledge of operational, clinical, and referral development systems.
  • Candidates must be able to work effectively within a complex matrix organization.
  • Candidates must maintain regular and punctual attendance and complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Candidates must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform the stated physical activities, including walking, running, jumping, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
  • Candidates must comply with company policies regarding dress code.
Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership to therapy, build company culture, and ensure excellence in service.
  • Lead and model treatment, evaluation, and recommendations for each child according to standards of excellence.
  • Hold team members accountable to the therapist supplement and operational manual, external regulatory-board and licensing requirements, and funding-source requirements.
  • Initiate problem solving and follow through to improve services, the environment, culture, and company mission.
  • Communicate with caregivers and families, hear feedback and concerns, and elevate unresolved concerns to the Senior Director.
  • Greet team members at the start of the day and conduct face-to-face end-of-day check-ins.
  • Conduct daily leadership walks to identify and resolve safety, site, and organizational concerns.
  • Participate in daily leadership huddles to determine priorities and updates.
  • Communicate with team members through digital messaging, phone, and in person.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Director on caseload management and efficiency of site programs.
  • Monitor and manage therapists’ non-treatment time to provide caseload coverage.
  • Conduct one-on-one meetings and performance reviews with team members as scheduled by leadership.
  • Gather information when receiving complaints or concerns and escalate them appropriately.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Director on coaching and disciplinary action as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Director to determine hiring needs and participate in interviews to hire team members aligned with the company’s culture, mission, and core values.
  • Onboard new team members, including pre-employment communication, first-day onboarding, and developing an onboarding plan through the first 90 days, with training plans and support through 30-, 60-, and 90-day reviews.
  • Contribute to strategic and streamlined planning for the therapy team during collaborative meetings.
  • Identify development needs for the team and individuals and implement in-services, mentoring plans, and continuing education to address them.
  • Plan and execute therapy-team x-periods and quarterly meetings.
  • Review daily evaluation reports and provide feedback and corrections to therapists.
  • Review outsourced evaluation reports to determine whether they meet funding-source requirements.
  • Answer therapists’ questions about treatment, evaluation protocols, and company policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate and prioritize therapy-team needs for supplies, equipment, and evaluation protocols or kits.
  • Assist with coordination of the student program as needed.
  • Attend and actively participate in weekly site leadership meetings and one-on-one meetings with the leader.
  • Maintain quality-assurance measures established by company administration.
  • Identify site needs and strengths and communicate relevant information to the leader promptly and professionally.
  • Review therapy-team metrics and determine solutions to meet metrics and improve site therapy efficiency.
  • Lead culture-building and team-building events and company initiatives.
  • Assist with recruitment or marketing events as needed or requested.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree in a therapy field is preferred.
  • A minimum of three years of broad clinical experience is preferred.

About the company

Pediatrics Plus provides pediatric therapy services for children with developmental delays and special needs, combining physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and ABA under one roof. It delivers care through outpatient clinics, developmental preschools for ages 6 weeks to 6 years, and a sensory-friendly farm to support holistic development. The service model coordinates multiple therapies by clinicians, often with physician referrals for Early Intervention Day Treatment and a focus on Medicaid-eligible families. Led by the Denton family and backed by partnerships and expansion plans across Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma, its goal is to make comprehensive, coordinated pediatric therapy accessible to more children and grow its professional capacity.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Conway, Arkansas

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 Elm Springs Farm opened, expanding Northwest Arkansas demand capture.
  • July 2026 Cynergy and Arkids acquisition added 12 locations across Arkansas.
  • Newsweek 2026 workplace recognition and continued hiring support recruiting advantage.

What critics are saying

  • Arkansas Medicaid dependence exposes reimbursement cuts and referral bottlenecks.
  • Integration of Cynergy and Arkids across 2,100 employees strains culture and execution.
  • Texas and Oklahoma expansion faces local competitors and licensing hurdles by 2026.

What makes Pediatrics Plus unique

  • Blended therapy, ABA, and developmental preschool across one coordinated care platform.
  • The Farm model uses animals, gardens, and sensory spaces for therapy.
  • Acquisitions of The Behavior Exchange and Cynergy create multi-state scale.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

SpotOnArkansas.com
Sep 4th, 2026
Pediatrics Plus takes top prize in 2026 PTTGG contest.

Pediatrics Plus takes top prize in 2026 PTTGG contest. Pediatrics Plus is the 2026 overall champion of the Paint the Town Green and Gold community spirit competition. The winners were announced during the Arkansas Tech University home...

Stilwell Democrat Journal
Jul 24th, 2026
Pediatrics Plus to host 'toy Story 5' Movie Night free to local families.

Pediatrics Plus to host 'toy Story 5' Movie Night free to local families. * 15 hrs ago TULSA - Pediatrics Plus, a leader in pediatric therapy services in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Missouri, is sponsoring a screening of "Toy Story 5" at Admiral Twin Drive-In Thursday, July 30. The first 600 cars will get entry at no cost, sponsored by Pediatrics Plus. The movie will begin around 8:40 p.m., and it's recommended to have a portable FM radio if you'd prefer to sit on the lawn to watch the movie. Families are encouraged to come early and enjoy yard games and crafts before the movie begins. Drive-In Movie Night will be presented from 8-11 p.m. The movie starts at 8:40 p.m. at the Admiral Twin Drive-In, 7355 E. Easton St. Founded in 2002, Pediatrics Plus is a specialized health care provider offering comprehensive therapy services designed to help children conquer their world. Recognized as one of Newsweek's 2026 Greatest Midsize Workplaces in Healthcare, Pediatrics Plus provides occupational, physical, speech-language and applied behavior analysis services in collaborative, child-centered environments. The organization is also home to The "Farm" is an innovative therapy model that combines clinical best practices with outdoor, nature-based experiences to support developmental and life skills through animal care, gardening and purposeful play. In Oklahoma, Pediatrics Plus serves families in the Broken Arrow and Tahlequah communities. Learn more at pediatricsplus.com. - Pediatrics Plus

Paxton Media Group
Jul 18th, 2026
Council to decide on 'farm' on N. Caraway.

Council to decide on 'farm' on N. Caraway. * By Keith Inman Sun Staff Writer * 5 hrs ago JONESBORO - City council members will decide Tuesday whether to allow a farm-like development on North Caraway Road to move forward. The council will hear the final reading and vote on a rezoning ordinance proposed by Pediatrics Plus to use 17.27 acres at 1004 N. Caraway for a pediatric therapy center. The land, currently zoned for R-1 single family residential, would be rezoned to PD, planned development. Company spokesman David Tapp said at previus meetings that a 12,000-square-foot farm house would anchor the property. The farm-like setting will allow staff to work with autistics. The company has similar facilities at Bryant, Cabot, Conway, Elm Springs, Rogers and Searcy, Operations would be limited to daytime hours. The land is near the intersection of Caraway Road with Greensboro Road. Also Tuesday, the council will hear the first of three required readings of a proposed ordinance that would amend the city's stormwater drainage manual. Language in the manual will be revised to conform with revised regulations adopted by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, Craig Light, the city's chief engineer, said. Two new rezoning proposals are also set to receive their first readings. NK & Sons Investment seeks to rezone 1.41 acres at 2038 N. Church St. from C-3 general commercial zoning to RM-12 residential multifamily. The developer originally proposed RM-16 zoning, which would have allowed construction of 22 housing units. The current proposal would limit construction to 12 housing units for the gated community. The council will also hear the first reading of a proposal by Southern Hills Real Estate LLC to rezone 7.56 acres at 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd. From R-1 single family residential to C-3 commercial with a limited use overlay. The property is east of the Southern Hills planned use development along the newly-constructed three-lane connector between South Culberhouse Street and Southwest Drive. A proposal by Halsey Land Company is scheduled for a second reading. Halsey seeks to rezone 3.37 acres at 2911 Brown's Lane, south of Race Street, from R-3 residential multifamily high density to C-3 general commercial. John Easley, Halsey's consulting engineer, said the property is the former site of a nursing home, and pointed out that all property surrounding it is already zoned for commercial development. Also Tuesday the council will be asked to schedule a public hearing on a request by David Clifft to abandon a 15-foot-wide alley 1812 and 1816 Henry Street. The council will meet at 5:30 p.m. in Municipal Center, 300 S. Church St. The council's Public Safety Committee will meet at 5 p.m.

Talk Business & Politics
Jul 16th, 2026
Pediatrics Plus acquires Cynergy Rehab Group, Arkids Pediatric Day Centers - Talk Business & Politics

Pediatrics Plus, an Arkansas-founded pediatric healthcare provider, announced Thursday (July 16) the acquisition of Cynergy Rehab Group and Arkids Pediatric Day Centers. The move expands access to comprehensive pediatric therapy...

Pediatrics Plus
Jun 22nd, 2026
Richard Loghry named Most Outstanding OT in Arkansas.

Richard Loghry named Most Outstanding OT in Arkansas. Pediatrics Plus is proud to announce that Richard Loghry, OTR/L, an occupational therapist at its Little Rock clinic, has been named the Most Outstanding Occupational Therapist at the Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association (AROTA) Conference. The Most Outstanding Occupational Therapist Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional contributions, leadership, and lasting impact within the occupational therapy profession. Recipients are selected for their commitment to advancing the field while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and families they serve. Throughout his career at Pediatrics Plus, Loghry has been dedicated to helping children build the skills they need to thrive in everyday life. His passion for pediatric occupational therapy, innovative approach to treatment, and commitment to improving outcomes for children have made him a valued member of the Pediatrics Plus team and the occupational therapy community across Arkansas. "We are incredibly proud of Richard and this well-deserved recognition," said Krista Tapp, Chief Operating Officer. "He exemplifies the compassion, expertise, and dedication that defines our team. His commitment to serving children and families has made a lasting impact, and we are honored to celebrate this achievement alongside him." Pediatrics Plus congratulates Richard on this prestigious honor and thanks him for his continued dedication to helping children reach their fullest potential through occupational therapy. Pediatrics Plus is a pediatric special needs healthcare provider offering applied behavior analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy in outpatient clinics, developmental preschools, and innovative farm-based settings. Pediatrics Plus is committed to helping children build confidence, independence, and lifelong skills through compassionate, individualized care.