Occupational Therapist PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Nathan Richards Healthcare - Nevada, MO
  • Position Type: PRN
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed, Licensed PRN Occupational Therapist (Skilled Nursing Facility) Innovate Rehab and Wellness
  • Status: PRN (as-needed) Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Schedule: Flexible, as-needed shifts (realistic daily scheduling to support work–life balance) Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Benefits

Flexible, PRN schedule One-on-one patient care focus (group/concurrent < 1%) Supportive, therapist- and veteran-owned company culture Opportunities for professional development and career growth About Us 25+ years as a leading provider of skilled health care services Therapist- and veteran-owned company Focused on industry-leading, patient-centered care Supportive, collaborative team environment Why Join Us One-on-one therapy focus Group/concurrent treatments are less than 1% Realistic schedules for better work-life balance Strong emphasis on clinical outcomes and job satisfaction Position Summary The Occupational Therapist will: Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and therapy needs Create and deliver individualized treatment plans Help patients improve motor skills, coordination, and daily function Support patients in regaining independence and quality of life Key Responsibilities Conduct thorough OT evaluations Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans Use therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment Train patients and caregivers on exercises and assistive devices Educate on strategies to improve function and safety Collaborate with PT, SLP, physicians, and the full care team Document patient progress and treatment changes accurately Stay current with OT best practices and research Qualifications Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (accredited program) Valid state OT license Experience as an OT preferred (new grads welcome) Strong communication and problem-solving skills Passion for patient-centered care CPR certification preferred Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and therapy needs, then develop and adjust individualized treatment plans to improve motor skills, coordination, daily function, independence, and quality of life. Provide therapeutic interventions and education to patients and caregivers, collaborate with the care team, and accurately document progress and treatment changes.

Requirements

A master’s or doctorate in occupational therapy from an accredited program and a valid state occupational therapy license are required. Occupational therapy experience is preferred but new graduates are welcome; strong communication and problem-solving skills are expected, and CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Occupational Therapy EvaluationIndividualized Treatment PlanningMotor Skills DevelopmentCoordination TrainingActivities Of Daily LivingTherapeutic TechniquesAdaptive EquipmentPatient And Caregiver TrainingAssistive DevicesPatient EducationFunctional SafetyInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical DocumentationPatient-Centered Care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $110k (middle half $100k–$120k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Missouri197 active8,975 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 50% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri Occupational Therapist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment203 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,074 in the last 30 days1,790 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 25 employers
12
<$105k
9
$105k-125k
4
$125k-145k
3
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$67-$73/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist

$57-$70/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

$67/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,061 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Innovate Rehab and Wellness

Hospitals and Health Care
Columbia, Missouri
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible PRN schedule
One-on-one patient care focus
Supportive, therapist- and veteran-owned company culture
Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Living in Nevada

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$187k
Median resident rent
$720/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.