Occupational Therapist (OT), Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith

Position Title, Inpatient Rehabilitation

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

Schedule: PRN | As Needed | 1 weekend (Saturday or Sunday) a month and at least 1 holiday a 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 Position Title 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

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and developing treatment plans that promote the ability to perform daily activities and improve functional independence.

• Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance patients’ daily living skills.

• Document treatment sessions and patient progress accurately and timely.

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families on care planning.

• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.

• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.

• Experience: Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.

• License: Current license to practice occupational therapy.

• Certifications: CPR certification 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:

• 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.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.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.