Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN
Compensation
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Job Description
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Northwest Arkansas
Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN
Location: 4313 S Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers, Arkansas 72758
Schedule: PRN | M-F | 8am - 5pm | Rotating Weekend and 1 major and 1 minor holiday
Your Experience Matters
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Northwest Arkansas 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 an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) 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.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, communicate patient progress, and help maintain a safe, organized treatment environment.
You’ll also assist with scheduling, daily treatment charges, and uphold the highest standards of compliance and professionalism. If you thrive in a fast‑paced clinical setting, value teamwork, and are passionate about helping others achieve meaningful progress, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference every day.
How You’ll Contribute
- Active COTA license in the state of practice
- CPR certification
- Strong communication, time‑management, and documentation skills
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (preferred)
- A commitment to safety, integrity, and high‑quality patient care
Step into a role where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly changes lives. Ready to join a team that’s dedicated to excellence in rehabilitation? Apply today and help patients move forward with confidence.
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:
- 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; Northwest Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Northwest Arkansas 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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide superior patient care and communicate patient progress effectively. Maintain a safe, organized treatment environment while assisting with scheduling and daily treatment charges.
Requirements
Requires an active COTA license in the state of practice and current CPR certification. Candidates should possess strong communication, time-management, and documentation skills with familiarity in electronic medical records.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy assistant | ranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $85k (middle half $68k–$110k)107 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arkansas index 86.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Arkansas | 76 active | 9,374 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN at Lifepoint Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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