Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Valley Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-deductible health plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Incentive-based wellness program

Discounts to on-campus dining

Job summary

Valley Health in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a per diem therapist committed to providing high-quality rehabilitation services to patients. The ideal candidate should possess a post-graduate degree in occupational therapy and relevant licensure for Virginia or West Virginia. Responsibilities include collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, delivering effective interventions, and mentoring fellow therapists. Valley Health offers a competitive salary, zero-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, and various professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have OT license for Virginia/West Virginia or transitional license at hire.
• BLS certification required before orientation.
• Proficiency in teaching and leading interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality therapy services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Mentor less experienced therapists.

Skills

Basic computer and keyboarding skills

Patient interaction

Discipline-specific interventions

Education

Post-graduate certificate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Job Description

As a per diem therapist, the employee supports the overall mission and vision of Valley Health by delivering the highest‑quality, best‑practice services to patients. The per diem therapist may be employed in any rehabilitation setting, participates actively in the interdisciplinary team, responds promptly to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of each patient, and provides discipline‑specific interventions to enhance patient safety and functional independence throughout the rehab process. Feedback from the therapist is essential for recommending patient progression through the continuum of care. The therapist maintains professional competence, identifies educational needs, pursues learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians, and mentors less experienced therapists. They observe fiduciary responsibilities, deliver services efficiently, adhere to licensure, documentation, and billing guidelines, and research best practices for program development and process improvement. The employee also keeps abreast of departmental, hospital, and organizational initiatives and maintains professional communication through timely email correspondence.

Education

Post‑graduate certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in occupational therapy.

Certification & Licensures

• OT license – Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire required.
• BLS certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) – AHA approved required.
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification before completing orientation.

Qualifications

Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment. Proficiency in interacting with patients of all ages, applying age‑specific competencies, and demonstrating, modeling, teaching, and/or leading consistent proficiency in discipline‑specific interventions, depending on experience level and setting.

FLSA Classification

Non‑exempt

Physical Demands

23 A Therapist

Benefits

Valley Health believes everyone is a caregiver and offers a range of benefits for full‑time employees, including a competitive salary and:

• Zero‑deductible health plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement savings match
• Robust employee assistance program for emotional wellbeing
• Membership in Healthy U, an incentive‑based wellness program

Valley Health also provides a health savings account, flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development. Additional perks include discounts to on‑campus dining and more.