Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Missouri Orthopaedic Institute

2 days ago
Columbia, Missouri$52.01/hrPer Diem / PRNOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Missouri Health Care as a Occupational Therapist – PRN, Inpatient Ortho in United States. Shift: PRN Position Department: Mizzou Therapy Services – Missouri Orthopaedic Institute Compensation: · Base Pay: $52.01/hour ABOUT THE JOB MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team!

Key Responsibilities

  • and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Requirements

  • Occupational Therapist (OT) licensure by the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy.
  • OT Limited permit holders must be a graduate of an OT program.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $52.01/hr
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

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

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Missouri Health Care in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyPatient EvaluationSplint FabricationCastingCompression Garment FittingClinical DocumentationPatient CareTreatment PlanningProblem-solvingCollaboration
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Position Insights

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at University of Missouri Health Care is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $52000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Columbia, Missouri.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($52k–$52k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Splint Fabrication, Casting, Compression Garment Fitting, Clinical Documentation, Patient Care, Treatment Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and administer advanced occupational therapy treatments including splinting and casting. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care.

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