Occupational Therapist PRN

Lee's Summit Medical Center; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Lee's Summit Medical Center is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to support patient recovery with individualized therapy plans and hands-on interventions. Work is performed within a compassionate, multidisciplinary team focused on evidence-based care to restore independence and quality of life.

You will assess, treat, and document patient progress while educating families and collaborating with physicians to ensure seamless care transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in OT from an accredited program.
• Current Missouri OT license or temporary license required upon hire (temporary valid 90 days). NBCOT license preferred.
• Current BLS certification required upon hire.
• New graduates may apply with temporary license upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate each patient’s functional abilities and develop individualized therapy plans with the care team.
• Deliver skilled, evidence-based interventions to promote healing and independence.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust plans, and document outcomes thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families to build understanding and engagement in recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to ensure safe transitions of care and quality experiences.
• Lead by example and provide guidance to therapy students and assistants.

Education

Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy

Current Missouri Occupational Therapy License or Missouri temporary license

Current BLS certification

Temporary license for new graduates upon hire

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as an Occupational Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Lee's Summit Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life after illness or injury. Guided by our mission to care for and improve human life, you will deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each patient’s unique goals and capabilities. Working closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team, you will evaluate needs, develop individualized care plans, and provide hands‑on treatment that supports recovery through every stage of healing. With access to advanced clinical resources, professional growth opportunities, and a culture grounded in purpose, you’ll have the resources and support to grow your expertise while improving more lives in more ways.

Your role will include:

• Evaluating each patient’s functional abilities and needs, then developing individualized therapy plans in coordination with physicians and the care team.
• Delivering skilled, evidence-based interventions that promote healing, independence, and quality of life through purposeful, compassionate care.
• Monitoring patient progress, adjusting plans as needed, and ensuring thorough, timely documentation that reflects quality outcomes.
• Educating patients and families to build understanding, confidence, and engagement throughout recovery and beyond.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to ensure seamless transitions of care, safe environments, and exceptional patient experiences.
• Leading by example—providing guidance to therapy assistants or students and upholding HCA Healthcare’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy from an accredited school.
• Current Missouri Occupational Therapy License or a Missouri temporary license required upon hire. Temporary license is only valid for 90 days, Missouri Occupational Therapy license must be obtained prior to expiration of temporary license. Professional NBCOT license preferred.
• Current BLS certification required upon hire.
• New graduates from accredited schools may apply must have temporary license upon hire.

Benefits

Lee's Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Lee's Summit Medical Center is an 80+ bed full-service hospital. We serve Lee’s Summit and surrounding areas. Our services are supported by more than 300 physicians who represent more than 40 specialties. We have more than 500 highly trained colleagues and 60 volunteers. Our services and specialties include cardiology, cancer care, endoscopy, emergency services, imaging, neurology, pain management, and pulmonology. We offer physical therapy, speech‑language pathology, occupational therapy, sports medicine, respiratory care, women’s care, and an array of surgical services. We have a dually‑accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center. Our trained staff and experienced Medical Staff are ready to treat our community. Our hospital is affiliated with HCA Healthcare Midwest Health.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

""Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status