Therapy Opportunities in Fort Smith - OTA, PTA, OT, PT, ST

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

My name is Shelly Francka and I'm a Sr. Talent Scout with Mercy. If you have an interest in learning more about opportunities, please call me at (417) 820-0968 or email me at

Shelly.Francka@Mercy.Net .

You may also complete this application and I will reach out to you! I would love to talk to you about our supportive work environment and how we can help you do more of what you love! If you know an someone who might be interested in learning more about Mercy please feel free to share this email or send them my contact information.

Mercy is a faith-based ministry and a special place for those who feel called to help patients, families and each other. We work together to deliver a better health care experience, embracing new and innovative ways of providing care. We invest and encourage professional growth through scholarships, loan reimbursement, referral bonuses, competitive salaries and benefits that start day one!

Qualifications:

Certified Occuapational Therapy Assistant

• Education: Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Licensure: Current Arkansas license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Certifications: CPR
• Preferred Experience: One year experience in caring for adult and geriatric patients

Physical Therapist Assistant

• Education: Graduate of PTA program approved by Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education and/or according to State Law.
• Licensure: Current License in the state of Arkansas as Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Other: Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills required. Person must be able to work well with others and be flexible with regard to performing a variety of duties.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in working with people.
• Preferred Other: Basic computer skills, good ability to communicate one to one.

Occupational Therapist

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Licensure: Current occupational therapy license or eligibility within the hiring state
• Certifications: Current BLS through the American Heart Association
• Other: Must be able to respond to emergency situations
• Preferred Certifications: National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapist

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
• Licensure: Current Arkansas license of Physical Therapy or eligible for Oklahoma licensure.
• Certifications: Current CPR certification.
• Preferred Experience: Six months to one year of experience caring for patients of all ages.

Speech Therapist

• Education: Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Licensure: Current licensure or eligible for licensure in applicable State of practice.
• Experience: One year of experience
• Certifications: Certification from American Speech and Hearing Association. BLS certified. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in caring for patients of all ages preferred.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

• Medical, Dental, Visions, & Life Insurance from day 1
• Competitive Salaries
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• MyRetirement 401k as of your hire date
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition & Professional Development
• Reimbursement Programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Student Loan Refinancing Discount
• Mercy Scholarships & Grants

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.