Occupational Therapist (OT)

Lifepoint Health®; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith is hiring an Occupational Therapist for PRN day shifts. The role involves evaluating, planning, and delivering therapy to improve independence in daily living, with teamwork across families and care teams. Located at 6700 Chad Colley Blvd, Fort Smith, AR 72916.

Qualifications include OT degree, OT license, CPR, and strong documentation. The hospital emphasizes comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Occupational Therapy license.
• CPR certification.
• Strong interpersonal communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with rehab documentation systems (preferred).
• Experience in rehabilitation setting (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations to identify functional needs and goals.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that promote independence in daily living.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions that enhance motor skills, cognition, and adaptive abilities.
• Document patient progress with accuracy and clarity.
• Partner with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure cohesive care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, equipment, and safety.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support patient success.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Documentation skills

Education

OT program graduate

Tools

Rehab documentation systems

Job description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith

Position: Occupational Therapist

Location: 6700 Chad Colley Boulevard, Fort Smith, AR 72916

Schedule

PRN, Day Shift | Flexible hours | Provide flexible staffing coverage for fluctuations in patient census, scheduled PTO, leaves of absence, call‑ins, and vacancies | Work at least 1 weekend (Saturday or Sunday) per month and 1 holiday per year.

Your Experience Matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Occupational Therapist joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations to identify functional needs and goals
• Develop individualized treatment plans that promote independence in daily living
• Deliver therapeutic interventions that enhance motor skills, cognition, and adaptive abilities
• Document patient progress with accuracy and clarity
• Partner with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure cohesive care
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, equipment, and safety
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and safety standards
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support patient success

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current Occupational Therapy license
• CPR certification
• Strong interpersonal communication and documentation skills
• Familiarity with rehab documentation systems (preferred)
• Experience in rehabilitation setting (preferred but not required)

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.