Occupational Therapist NonExempt

Occupational Therapist (OT) Rehab

Job Type: PRN | On-Call | PRN | 8 or 10 hour Shifts (Your Preference) |1 Weekend/Month & 1 Holiday/Year

Your experience matters

At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

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How you'll contribute

We're seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist who's passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives and thrive in their daily environments. If you find purpose in personal connection, evidence-based care, and collaborative teamwork, this role offers the perfect canvas for your skills and heart.

What You'll Do:

• Evaluate patients' ability to safely perform daily tasks and create personalized care plans tailored to their goals and challenges.

• Deliver hands-on treatment using therapeutic techniques and adaptive modalities that promote strength, coordination, and independence.

• Track and document each patient's journey through measurable outcomes and observational insights.

• Continuously reassess and adjust treatment plans, consulting with colleagues when needed to ensure optimal care.

• Educate patients and caregivers on functional deficits and provide practical tools and techniques for success at home and beyond.

• Support discharge planning by recommending adaptive equipment and connecting patients with helpful community resources.

• Provide compassionate supervision and delegation to OT assistants and techs, ensuring care meets professional and regulatory standards.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required

• State Licensure for Occupational Therapy

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

About us

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith is located in Fort Smith, AR, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

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.