Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110K

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Newman Regional Health Hospital - Emporia, KS - Critical Access Hospital
  • TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE - $110,000

Newman Regional Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient team, with flexible options for full-time or part-time. This position will work with upper extremities. We will support training as needed for this important role.

In this role, you will be employed by Doctors of Physical Therapy while collaborating closely with the renowned physicians and care teams at Newman Regional Health. Since 2005, Doctors of Physical Therapy has been committed to helping patients achieve faster, long-lasting results through innovative, evidence-based care. Whether you're an experienced clinician or a new graduate, we provide the support and flexibility you need to thrive.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for travel stipends and student loan assistance, and new grads are supported through a personalized mentorship program designed to help you build confidence and grow your career.

About the Role

In partnership with Newman Regional Health Hospital, we proudly serve the Emporia, KS community and surrounding areas. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in guiding patients through meaningful recovery journeys—helping them restore function, improve mobility, and regain quality of life. This position offers the flexibility and autonomy to deliver high-quality care in our outpatient setting.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Treat patients with individualized, evidence-based therapy plans
  • Provide occupational therapy services that promote recovery, mobility, and independence
  • Educate patients and caregivers on safe and effective rehabilitation practices
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes
  • Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations and documentation standards

Flexible Scheduling Options

  • We believe work-life balance matters. Customize a schedule that fits your lifestyle:
  • 8-hour, 10-hour, or half-day shifts
  • Weekday only
  • Day, morning, or afternoon shifts
  • No nights required

Benefits

  • Full Benefits (30–40 hours/week) | Partial Benefits (20–30 hours/week)
  • Mentorship and career development programs
  • Reasonable productivity expectations
  • Performance-based bonus incentives
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (including HSA options)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and supplemental coverage
  • (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity)
  • Continuing education support and MedBridge subscription

Employee Referral Program

If you’re passionate about helping patients heal, grow, and live better lives—and you want the flexibility to shape your career—we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide evidence-based therapy services to help patients restore function, improve mobility, and regain independence. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and maintain accurate documentation.

Requirements

This role is open to both experienced clinicians and new graduates, with a personalized mentorship program provided for those starting their careers. Candidates must be prepared to work in an outpatient hospital setting and adhere to all state and federal healthcare regulations.

Key Skills

Patient careEvidence-based practiceUpper extremity therapyPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationRegulatory complianceMobility training

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 10 employers

7
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
1
$130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
39% this job
Loan repayment
17% this job
Relocation assistance
6% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,294 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Emporia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$186k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$784/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Doctors of Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
North Richland Hills, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling (8, 10, or half-day shifts)
Weekday only schedule
No nights required
Mentorship and career development programs
Reasonable productivity expectations
Performance-based bonus incentives
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off and paid holidays