Occupational Therapist (OT), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Russellville, AR

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About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapist for inpatient rehabilitation. The role focuses on helping patients rebuild their ability to function and thrive in daily environments through personalized, evidence-based care and collaborative teamwork. The schedule is full-time, 0800–1600, Monday through Friday, with some weekends and holidays required.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients’ ability to perform daily tasks safely, develops and delivers individualized treatment, monitors measurable outcomes, and adjusts care plans as needed. The role also includes educating patients and caregivers, contributing to discharge planning, recommending adaptive equipment and community resources, and supervising and delegating to occupational therapy assistants and technicians.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, state licensure, and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. Candidates must have critical-thinking skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• State licensure for Occupational Therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ ability to safely perform daily tasks and create personalized care plans based on their goals and challenges.
• Deliver hands-on treatment using therapeutic techniques and adaptive modalities to promote strength, coordination, and independence.
• Track and document patient progress using measurable outcomes and observational insights.
• Reassess and adjust treatment plans, consulting with colleagues as needed to support optimal care.
• Educate patients and caregivers about 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 community resources.
• Supervise and delegate to occupational therapy assistants and technicians, ensuring care meets professional and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time