Occupational Therapist

INNOVATE REHAB AND WELLNESS; Wellsville (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employer-paid life & AD&D

PTO

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount marketplace

Professional growth and development

Job summary

INNOVATE REHAB AND WELLNESS in Wellsville, MO is hiring a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) for a full-time role in a skilled nursing facility. You will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and help them regain independence and daily function.

The team emphasizes one-on-one therapy, collaborative care with PT and SLP, and a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits starting day one. New grads welcomed, state license required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (accredited program).
• Valid state OT license.
• Experience as an OT preferred (new grads welcome).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and therapy needs.
• Create and deliver individualized treatment plans.
• Help patients improve motor skills, coordination, and daily function.
• Support patients in regaining independence and quality of life.
• Conduct thorough OT evaluations.
• Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans.
• Use therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment.
• Train patients and caregivers on exercises and assistive devices.
• Educate on strategies to improve function and safety.
• Collaborate with PT, SLP, physicians, and the full care team.
• Document patient progress and treatment changes accurately.
• Stay current with OT best practices and research.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wellsville, MO 63384

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

Status: Full-Time

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Schedule: Monday – Friday (Flexible)

Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience

About Us

• 25+ years as a leading provider of skilled health care services
• Therapist- and veteran-owned company
• Focused on industry-leading, patient-centered care
• Supportive, collaborative team environment

Why Join Us

• One-on-one therapy focus
• Group/concurrent treatments are less than 1%
• Realistic schedules for better work-life balance
• Strong emphasis on clinical outcomes and job satisfaction

Benefits (Start Day 1 for Full-Time)

• Medical & prescription drug insurance
• Dental & vision insurance

Additional Benefits

• Short-term & long-term disability
• Employer-paid basic life & AD&D
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• PTO: vacation, sick, holiday
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount marketplace
• Professional growth and development support

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist will:

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and therapy needs
• Create and deliver individualized treatment plans
• Help patients improve motor skills, coordination, and daily function
• Support patients in regaining independence and quality of life

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough OT evaluations
• Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans
• Use therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment
• Train patients and caregivers on exercises and assistive devices
• Educate on strategies to improve function and safety
• Collaborate with PT, SLP, physicians, and the full care team
• Document patient progress and treatment changes accurately
• Stay current with OT best practices and research

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (accredited program)
• Valid state OT license
• Experience as an OT preferred (new grads welcome)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Passion for patient-centered care
• CPR certification preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.