Occupational Therapist

St. Mary's Medical Center; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT, OTR, OTR/L) to join our acute care hospital rehabilitation team.

You will deliver OT services focusing on rehabilitation, ADLs, safety, and patient independence for adult and geriatric patients. The role involves treating conditions like neurological issues, orthopedic injuries, post-surgical recovery, and stroke in an inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy certification (NBOT/ AOTA/ OTAC) considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in an acute hospital setting to improve functional mobility, ADLs, safety, and independence.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for medically complex adult and geriatric patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support safe and timely discharge planning.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies and equipment use.
• Document evaluations, progress, and discharge recommendations in the electronic medical record.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation-Occupational Therapy

Employment Type: Full-time

Shifts Available: Day Shift

Hours: 8-hour shift

Location: St. Mary's Medical Center- Blue Springs, MO

We are seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT, OTR, OTR/L) to join our acute care hospital rehabilitation team. This role delivers occupational therapy services in an inpatient hospital setting, focusing on rehabilitation, functional mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), safety, and patient independence.

The Occupational Therapist will treat adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries, post‑surgical recovery, stroke, and general medical conditions. This position is ideal for candidates seeking hospital OT jobs, acute care occupational therapy, and rehab therapy careers. New graduates and experienced Occupational Therapists with licensure are encouraged to apply.

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Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in an acute hospital setting to improve functional mobility, ADLs, safety, and independence
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for medically complex adult and geriatric patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support safe and timely discharge planning
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies and equipment use
• Document evaluations, progress, and discharge recommendations in the electronic medical record

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA, and OTAC

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

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