Occupational Therapist

LOCATED AT JEFFERSON REGIONAL OUTPATIENT CENTER, 1609 WEST 40TH AVE, PINE BLUFF

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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full-Time

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 standard.

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.

What we offer:

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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.

• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.