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Fort Smith, Arkansas

Occupational Therapist (OT), Rehabilitation

Occupational TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith

Position Occupational Therapist (OT), Rehabilitation

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

Schedule

FT | Flexible Hours | 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 Occupational Therapist (OT) 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.

You’ll join a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and patient-centered care. We believe in equipping our clinicians with the tools, support, and autonomy they need to deliver exceptional therapy services.

If you’re passionate about helping others reclaim their independence, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations to identify functional needs and goals
  • Develop individualized treatment plans that promote independence in daily living
  • Deliver therapeutic interventions that enhance motor skills, cognition, and adaptive abilities
  • Document patient progress with accuracy and clarity
  • Partner with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure cohesive care
  • Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, equipment, and safety
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory and safety standards
  • Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support patient success

What You Bring

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • Current Occupational Therapy license
  • CPR certification
  • Strong interpersonal communication and documentation skills
  • Familiarity with rehab documentation systems (preferred)
  • Experience in inpatient rehab (preferred but not 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:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive patient evaluations to identify functional needs and goals, subsequently developing individualized treatment plans to promote independence in daily living. Responsibilities also include delivering therapeutic interventions, documenting progress accurately, and partnering with families and the interdisciplinary team to ensure cohesive care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess a current Occupational Therapy license along with CPR certification. Strong interpersonal communication and documentation skills are required, with familiarity with rehab documentation systems and inpatient rehab experience being preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningMotor Skills EnhancementCognition EnhancementAdaptive Abilities EnhancementInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationPatient EducationCaregiver EducationRegulatory ComplianceSafety Standards Maintenance

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 $91k (middle half $85k–$102k)195 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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs
11
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
1
$152k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
15% this job
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

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$67-$73/hr
#2

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$57-$70/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
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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 Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Paid Family Leave
Paid Time Off

Living in Fort Smith

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$208k
Typical market rent
$1,054/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Fort Smith, AR-OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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