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Pediatrics Plus

Pediatric multi-disciplinary therapy provider

Vice President of Talent Acquisition

Full-Time
$75k/yr+ Bonus
Mid, Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Jacksonville, AR, USA
In PersonTravel will be required.
People & HRGeneralist Recruiting

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role
Responsibilities
  • Develops and implements Pediatrics Plus’s recruiting strategy in alignment with organizational goals and workforce planning.
  • Sets long-term and short-term talent acquisition objectives and creates hiring plans to achieve them.
  • Leads recruiting initiatives that improve the speed, quality, and diversity of the candidate pipeline.
  • Leads a team of recruiters, providing direction, support, and professional development.
  • Fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
  • Oversees the full cycle recruiting process for all roles, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.
  • Implements sourcing strategies that leverage job boards, social media, team member referrals, and networking.
  • Works closely with leadership to understand hiring needs and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Defines key performance indicators (KPIs) and uses data to track and optimize recruiting efforts such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire.
  • Ensures recruitment practices comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
  • Analyzes and reports on recruitment performance, offering insights and recommendations to leadership.
  • Develops and promotes strategies that foster a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • Ensures Pediatrics Plus’s recruitment practices support diversity initiatives and help meet diversity hiring goals.
  • Works with the marketing team to build and promote Pediatrics Plus’s employer brand, ensuring it resonates with potential candidates.
  • Leverages social media, job fairs, partnerships, and other channels to enhance Pediatrics Plus’s reputation as an employer of choice.
  • Continuously assesses and improves recruiting processes, tools, and technologies to streamline hiring and improve efficiency.
  • Implements best practices in candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection.
  • Partners with HR, leadership, and hiring leaders to understand departmental needs and ensure hiring processes are efficient.
  • Cultivates relationships with external recruitment agencies, colleges, and other organizations to enhance talent pipelines.
  • Participates in one-on-one meetings with their leader.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to develop and execute high-volume and/or executive-level recruiting strategies.
  • Expert in talent acquisition tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and candidate sourcing platforms.
  • Knowledge of employment law and regulations related to hiring practices.
  • Experience with recruiting automation tools and technologies such as LinkedIn Recruiter, HireVue, and Greenhouse.
  • Ability to think creatively and operate within budget guidelines.
  • Maintains a positive attitude and high energy level to facilitate engagement.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions across the company.
  • Ability to function independently in all aspects, including project identification, evaluation, contract negotiations, and coordination with management and internal departments.
  • Ability to represent the company in a confident, persuasive, and positive manner.
  • Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergency situations.
  • Ability to work effectively within a complex matrix organization.
  • Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and initiatives.
  • Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve their full potential.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Strategic problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of relevant industry regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.
  • Strategic thinker with a track record of developing and executing successful business strategies.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Travel will be required.
  • other related and non-related duties, as assigned.

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.