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Rogers, Arkansas

Occupational Therapist (OT), Inpatient Rehab, PRN

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

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' ability to perform daily tasks, create personalized care plans, and deliver hands-on treatment using therapeutic techniques to promote independence. Responsibilities also include tracking patient progress, adjusting treatment plans, educating patients and caregivers, and supervising support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and state licensure for Occupational Therapy, with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire. The role demands strong critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to function effectively with minimal supervision in a potentially stressful environment.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationCare Plan DevelopmentDocumentationTreatment Plan AdjustmentPatient EducationCaregiver EducationAdaptive Equipment Recommendation

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, 48% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Arkansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in occupational therapyranked against 8,992 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $110k (middle half $101k–$115k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Arkansas72 active9,140 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,265 in the last 30 days1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,992 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT), Inpatient Rehab, PRN at Lifepoint Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,992 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 27 employers
5
<$100k
12
$100k-125k
7
$125k-150k
5
$150k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
12% this job
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80/hr
#2

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$57.53-$76.22/hr
#3

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$85/eval, $75/visit
#4

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$70-$75/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Higher Education and Certification Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance
401(k) Retirement Package with Company Match
Mental, Physical, and Financial Wellness Programs
Professional Development Opportunities

Living in Rogers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k
Typical market rent
$1,528/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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