Home Health Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Harrison, AR 72601
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Job Shift: DayOccupational Therapist (OT) — Rehab Services Help patients regain independence and confidence. As an Occupational Therapist at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), you’ll evaluate functional needs, design targeted treatment plans, and coach patients/families on adaptive techniques and equipment—so daily life gets easier and safer. We value teamwork, evidence-based care, and clear, kind communication.

About Us North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system anchored by a central hospital in Harrison, Arkansas, and 13 clinics serving the rural communities of North Arkansas. Our continuum includes Home Health and Hospice, including our inpatient Hospice House.

More than 750 team members deliver comprehensive care close to home, guided by values of safety, quality, integrity, and community. Our mission is comprehensive healthcare across North Arkansas, and our vision is to be the region’s most trusted and preferred provider—one patient, one family, one neighbor at a time.

Job Summary Evaluate patients with physical, developmental, or cognitive conditions; develop and implement individualized OT plans (frequency/duration); educate patients and caregivers; recommend adaptive equipment; and document timely, accurate progress and outcomes.

Key

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive OT evaluations (history, objective measures) and set functional goals with patients/families. Create and progress treatment plans; deliver therapeutic activities and self-care training; modify plans based on reassessment.

Instruct on adaptive equipment/assistive devices and home programs; plan safe discharge and write summaries. Communicate with physicians/teams; document charges and clinical notes accurately; operate equipment safely.

Delegate to support staff appropriately and supervise per policy; support department goals and productivity. Job

Qualifications

Required Bachelor’s/Master’s in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program; Arkansas OT license (in good standing). BLS; ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Preferred 1–2 years OT experience; commitment to continuing education.

Compensation & Schedule

  • Status: PRN
  • Schedule: As Needed

Primarily weekdays Pay: Competitive base pay; details during interview

Why Join Us

Manage a varied caseload with visible patient progress. Collaborative rehab team with supportive leadership and growth opportunities.

Benefits Overview (based upon eligibility) Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan. Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available.

Basic life insurance and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available. Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered. Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial. 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years.

Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services. AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families. On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness.

Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education. Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities. Pet insurance and identity theft protection available. Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients with physical, developmental, or cognitive conditions and develop individualized occupational therapy plans. Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and document progress accurately.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and an Arkansas OT license in good standing are required. Preferred qualifications include 1-2 years of OT experience and a commitment to continuing education.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningDocumentationPatient EducationGoal SettingSupervision

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Arkansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $82k–$110k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Arkansas76 active9,374 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About North Arkansas Regional Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Disability
401(k) with up to 3.5% match
Paid Leave Bank

Living in Harrison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Median resident rent
$753/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.