Occupational Therapist - PRN

Three Trails Behavioral; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Independence, MO is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (PRN) to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team. You will help patients develop, recover, and improve daily living skills while supporting their mental health treatment journey.

Responsibilities include assessing functional abilities within 72 hours of admission, contributing to the treatment plan, facilitating groups, monitoring progress, and educating patients and families about

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Missouri OT license or eligibility.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• BLS certification or willingness to obtain; flexibility including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' functional abilities within 72 hours of admission.
• Aid in development of multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups to enhance coping skills and independence.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge recommendations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support outcomes.
• Educate patients and families regarding therapeutic techniques and resources.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

BLS certification

Evenings and weekends

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in the area of Independence, MO is actively hiring an Occupational Therapist. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist (PRN) to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team. In this role, you will help patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and overall well-being while supporting their mental health treatment journey.

The name Three Trails was selected to honor the historical significance of the city of Independence as the starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails. The logo icon is a compass, which is symbolic of wayfinding, and metaphorically the personal journey to recovery.

The Groundbreaking for the new hospital was held in January 2025. Beam topping was held in July 2025. The facility is expected to open in the second half of 2026.

The Occupational Therapist will:

• Assess patients' functional abilities, strengths, and areas of need by completing an activity therapy assessment within 72 hours of admission.
• Aid in the development of the patient’s multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and activities that enhance coping skills, emotional regulation, social interaction, and independent living skills.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge recommendations in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support positive patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families regarding therapeutic techniques and community resources.

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital will:

• Serve children and adolescents, adults and seniors with innovative and evidence-based inpatient behavioral healthcare focused on individual needs and comfort.
• Create more than 200 new, full-time jobs including nurses, clinicians, therapists, technicians and administrative staff, when the facility is fully operational.
• Be located at the intersection of I-70 and Little Blue Parkway, adjacent to the Children’s Mercy Hospital Outpatient Clinics.
• Feature 120 licensed beds ready to meet the mental health needs of the surrounding community.
• Span more than 88,000 square feet, and will include an activity yard and gym.

Full-time Benefits Include:

• Competitive Compensation andGenerous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
• Career developmentopportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations!
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website:benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inceptioninto an esteemed Fortune500®corporation, annual revenues during2025 were $17.4billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, waslisted in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquarteredin King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician networkand various related services locatedin 40U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Ricoand the United Kingdom. For additionalinformationvisit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of Missouri (or eligible for licensure).
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Flexibility that would include evenings and weekends.

EEO Statement

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