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Fort Smith, Arkansas

Physical Therapist (PT), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith

Physical Therapist (PT), Inpatient 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 Physical Therapist (PT) 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.

How You’ll Contribute

We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our multidisciplinary care team. This is your opportunity to make a real difference empowering patients through personalized treatment plans and collaborative care.

We’re seeking a PT who brings clinical excellence, communication skills, and a heart for patient-centered care. If you're ready to inspire progress, let's talk.

  • Evaluate patients with complex needs
  • Develop and implement tailored care plans in close partnership with patients and their families
  • Deliver hands-on therapy that supports recovery, function, and long-term wellness
  • Provide education and counseling to ensure treatment understanding and progress
  • Plan for smooth transitions from therapy services through proactive discharge planning
  • Mentor and guide clinical fellows, students, and support staff to foster professional growth

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Physical Therapist License in State
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work independently and take appropriate action.

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.

  • 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 Physical Therapist will evaluate patients with complex needs and develop personalized treatment plans to support recovery and long-term wellness. They will also provide patient education, manage discharge planning, and mentor clinical staff to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a valid state Physical Therapist license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire, along with strong critical thinking and independent work capabilities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationCare planningClinical mentoringMultidisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
19% this job
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Hours
Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
Life/Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k with Company Match
Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance
Wellness Programs