Occupational Therapist (Full-time, Monday - Friday Days)
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER·Fayetteville, Arkansas
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER·Fayetteville, Arkansas
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and implements therapy services for hospitalized patients to improve independence in activities of daily living and functional performance. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and facilitate safe discharge planning.
The Occupational Therapist reports to the Physical Medicine Manager and is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing occupational therapy services for hospitalized patients across a variety of diagnoses and levels of acuity. This role supports patients in achieving maximum independence, safety, and functional performance in activities of daily living, mobility, cognition, and upper extremity function. This role collaborates closely with physicians, nursing, case management, rehabilitation staff, patients, and families to develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based interventions, and facilitate safe discharge planning and continuity of care. This position also ensures timely, accurate documentation and compliance with all regulatory, professional, and organizational standards. Essential Position Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess functional status, self-care performance, cognition, strength, coordination, sensation, visual-perceptual skills, and safety awareness. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans designed to improve independence in activities of daily living, transfers, mobility-related tasks, and other functional goals identified in the patient’s plan of care. Provide therapeutic interventions, adaptive techniques, and patient and caregiver education to support recovery, prevent functional decline, and promote safe return to home or the next level of care. Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to communicate patient progress, update goals, coordinate discharge recommendations, and ensure continuity of care. Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment, splinting, positioning, energy conservation, and environmental modifications as appropriate to their condition and discharge needs. Complete documentation accurately and within established timeframes in accordance with department standards, payer requirements, and regulatory guidelines. Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based occupational therapy practice, hospital safety standards, infection prevention requirements, and applicable policies and procedures. Qualifications Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program. Licensure and Certifications: Current Arkansas Occupational Therapist license required. Current CPR certification required.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program and hold a current Arkansas Occupational Therapist license and CPR certification. Previous experience in acute care or inpatient rehabilitation is preferred.
Market context
In Arkansas, allied-health employers commonly look for certified occupational therapy assistants who can step into patient care with current licensure, CPR certification, and solid documentation habits. These roles are competitive because communication, time management, and EMR familiarity help candidates fit smoothly into busy clinical teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to highlight documentation and patient-facing experience.
