Occupational Therapist (OT), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith

Position Occupational Therapist (OT), 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 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.

You'll join a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and patient-centered care. We believe in equipping our clinicians with the tools, support, and autonomy they need to deliver exceptional therapy services.

If you're passionate about helping others reclaim their independence, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations to identify functional needs and goals
• Develop individualized treatment plans that promote independence in daily living
• Deliver therapeutic interventions that enhance motor skills, cognition, and adaptive abilities
• Document patient progress with accuracy and clarity
• Partner with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure cohesive care
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, equipment, and safety
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and safety standards
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support patient success

What You Bring

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current Occupational Therapy license
• CPR certification
• Strong interpersonal communication and documentation skills
• Familiarity with rehab documentation systems (preferred)
• Experience in inpatient rehab (preferred but not required)

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

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.