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Batesville, Arkansas

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation/Acute Therapy

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • White River Medical Center
  • Batesville, Arkansas

Signet Health, a national acute rehabilitation and behavioral health management company, is seeking two full-time Occupational Therapists for the 15-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at White River Medical Center in Batesville, AR.

This hospital position with White River Health offers a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package plus a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus*

Essential Duties & Responsibilites

Initiates patient care through evidenced-based assessment, and documentation of findings in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).

  • Submits accurate treatment charges daily in the EMR.
  • Maintains treatment records, statistical data, and patient schedule for patients referred for treatment.

Monitors patient progress and adjusts the treatment plan and/or makes recommendations for a referral as needed. Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) in the care of patients and provides education as needed to enhance their clinical skills.

  • Continuously observes all equipment in the department for hazards to assure patient safety.
  • Displays positive behavior, promoting effective interpersonal relationships and enhancing the hospital’s image.
  • Contributes and assists in enhancing the productivity and efficient operation of the Rehab Therapy Department.

Maintain professional knowledge, licensing, and skills; promotes understanding of the field of occupational therapy. Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

This a hospital position. White River Health offers a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package plus a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Requirements/Qualifications

Requirements & Qualifications:

Education

BS, MS, or OTD degree in the field of Occupational Therapy from an approved school. Active license in Occupational Therapy for the state of Arkansas.

Training and Experience: Successful completion of an accredited college program in Occupational Therapy including clinical experience. Up to date CPR certification.

Job Knowledge: Demonstrate competence in leadership skills, rehab principals, and procedures. Possess skills and knowledge necessary to care for patients according to their age specific needs.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will initiate patient care through evidence-based assessments and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, adjusting treatment plans, and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BS, MS, or OTD degree in Occupational Therapy from an approved school and possess an active Arkansas state license. Additionally, applicants are required to have up-to-date CPR certification and demonstrate competence in rehabilitation principles.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentation

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, 8% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

10
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
1
$152k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$67-$73/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Batesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$885/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
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.

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

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About Signet Health

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North Richland Hills, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus