Occupational Therapist (OT), Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN
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Job Description
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Northwest Arkansas
Occupational Therapist (OT), 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 (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.
How You’ll Contribute
We’re seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist who’s passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives and thrive in their daily environments. If you find purpose in personal connection, evidence-based care, and collaborative teamwork, this role offers the perfect canvas for your skills and heart.
- Evaluate patients' ability to safely perform daily tasks and create personalized care plans tailored to their goals and challenges.
- Deliver hands-on treatment using therapeutic techniques and adaptive modalities that promote strength, coordination, and independence.
- Track and document each patient’s journey through measurable outcomes and observational insights.
- Continuously reassess and adjust treatment plans, consulting with colleagues when needed to ensure optimal care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on functional deficits and provide practical tools and techniques for success at home and beyond.
- Support discharge planning by recommending adaptive equipment and connecting patients with helpful community resources.
- Provide compassionate supervision and delegation to OT assistants and techs, ensuring care meets professional and regulatory standards.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Required
- State Licensure for Occupational Therapy
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment 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:
- 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
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients to create personalized care plans and deliver hands-on therapeutic treatment to promote independence. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, educating caregivers, and supervising therapy assistants.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess current state licensure. Additionally, the role requires Basic Life Support certification and the ability to work effectively in a stressful, fast-paced clinical environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
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).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $82k–$110k)15 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 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT), 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 — ranked against 9,325 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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