Lifepoint Health logo
Lifepoint Health
Russellville, Arkansas

Occupational Therapist (OT), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Shift: FT | 0800-1600 | M-F – Some weekends and holidays required

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. 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 a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. 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.

What You'll Do

  • 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:

  • 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

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation

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

Evaluate patients’ ability to perform daily activities, develop and adjust individualized treatment plans, deliver therapeutic interventions, and document measurable outcomes. Educate patients and caregivers, support discharge planning with equipment and community resource recommendations, and supervise OT assistants and technicians.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and state licensure are required, along with Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the capacity to respond appropriately in a stressful environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationCare PlanningTherapeutic TreatmentPatient DocumentationOutcome MeasurementTreatment Plan ReassessmentPatient and Caregiver EducationAdaptive Equipment RecommendationsCare Coordination

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, 10% are remote, 38% 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

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs

14
<$110k
5
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
6
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
13% this job
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist

$68-$75/hr
#4

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Manhattan

$75 an hour
+ 37 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 9,356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Russellville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$210k
Typical market rent
$951/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 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.

Lifepoint Health logo

About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Accident and critical illness insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance