Pays $46-$55/hrOccupational Therapist market median is ~$144k (166 jobs)

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Wichita, Kansas

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPer Diem
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN occupational therapy in skilled nursing facility. Wichita, KS. $46-$55/hr. Day shift.

Join The Center at Waterfront as a Occupational Therapist – PRN, Skilled Nursing in Wichita, Kansas.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $46 - $55/hr.
  • PTO
  • 401k matching
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join The Center at Waterfront as a Occupational Therapist – PRN, Skilled Nursing.

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose is to plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services according to federal, state, and local standards to maintain the highest degree of quality care. This includes performing evaluations, completing care plans, establishing goals, and communicating frequently with COTAs, DOR, therapy staff, and nursing staff regarding patient progress.

Requirements

The role requires performing Occupational Therapy evaluations, developing care plans, setting goals, and charting patient information accurately, including therapy notes and treatment times. Candidates must effectively communicate patient status and treatment plans to various staff members.

Key Skills

Occupational Therapy EvaluationsCare Plan DevelopmentGoal EstablishmentCommunicationChartingPatient Progress MonitoringTherapy Implementation

Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Kansas, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$104k across 75 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).

Kansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — Kansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 166 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Visa sponsorship
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Benefits & Perks

PTO
401k matching
Medical, dental, vision
Tuition Reimbursement Programs