Occupational Therapy

Prime Healthcare; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous medical benefits plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is looking for a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the rehabilitation team at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. This per diem role offers the chance to evaluate and treat patients in an acute care setting, focusing on rehabilitation and patient independence. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, a current state license, and a BLS certification. We offer competitive compensation and generous medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license is required.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate is required.
• National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in an acute hospital setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies.
• Document evaluations and progress in electronic records.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Plan Development

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Per Diem/PRN

Shifts Available: Days: Mon - Fri, one weekend day/month and holiday rotation

Hours: 8-hour shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, 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.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• generous medical benefits plan
• 401K

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 Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf