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Occupational Therapist- Per Diem
Company : Select Medical
Location : Springdale, AR, 72764
Job Type : Per Diem
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Overview
Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Location: Regency Hospital Springdale
Schedule: Per Diem *No weekends required*
Regency Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU
services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Occupational Therapists (OT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
Why Join Us:
- Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
- Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment
- Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), as well as OT and COTA students
- Conduct individual patient therapy regimens
- Monitor patients’ responses to treatment
- Participate in continuing education seminars and in-services
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
- Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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Frequently asked questions
Per diem roles like this one in Springdale offer flexible scheduling without weekend shifts, allowing occupational therapists to manage personal commitments effectively while gaining diverse experience in a critical illness recovery setting.
Beyond the mandatory state licensure, Arkansas occupational therapists benefit from maintaining current BLS certification and engaging in ongoing education to meet local healthcare standards and enhance patient care quality.
Per diem therapists focus on tailored patient therapy regimens and discharge planning without the long-term administrative duties full-time staff might handle, offering hands-on clinical care with flexible hours at Regency Hospital.
Select Medical encourages career growth; demonstrating strong clinical skills and commitment during per diem shifts can open pathways to permanent roles within their extensive network of over 44,000 healthcare professionals.
Expect to support critically ill patients post-ICU with specialized therapies, collaborate with OTAs and students, and participate in a culture centered on compassionate, world-class inpatient recovery care.
Springdale has a growing demand for per diem medical professionals due to its expanding healthcare facilities, but competition remains moderate, offering good openings for licensed occupational therapists seeking flexible shifts.
Occupational therapists on a per diem basis in Springdale typically earn between $45 and $60 per hour, reflecting local healthcare salary trends and the specialized skills required for inpatient post-ICU rehabilitation.
Select Medical offers benefits such as 401k eligibility after 1,000 hours, access to employee assistance programs, and extensive orientation, ensuring per diem occupational therapists feel supported both professionally and personally.
Select Medical emphasizes critical illness recovery post-ICU care with a strong interdisciplinary approach, providing therapists opportunities to supervise assistants and students while contributing to advanced discharge planning.