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Innovate Rehab and Wellness
Salisbury, Missouri

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Salisbury, MO 65281Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) Innovate Rehab and Wellness Status: Full-Time Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility Schedule: Monday – Friday (Flexible) Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience 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 Benefits (Start Day 1 for Full-Time) Medical & prescription drug insurance Dental & vision insurance Additional

Benefits

Short-term & long-term disability Employer-paid basic life & AD&D Voluntary supplemental life insurance PTO: vacation, sick, holiday Health Savings Account (HSA) Voluntary critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity 401(k) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount marketplace Professional growth and development support 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

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients' functional abilities and create individualized treatment plans to improve motor skills and daily independence. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team and document patient progress accurately.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and possess a valid state OT license. New graduates are welcome to apply, and CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMotor skills developmentCoordination trainingPatient educationCaregiver trainingClinical documentation

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, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Innovate Rehab and Wellness a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Salisbury

Median resident rent
$721/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Innovate Rehab and Wellness

Benefits & Perks

Medical & prescription drug insurance
Dental & vision insurance
Short-term & long-term disability
Employer-paid basic life & AD&D
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
PTO: vacation, sick, holiday
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Voluntary critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity