Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$42-$52/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) – Full-Time | $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
Saint Joseph Chateau | Saint Joseph, MO
Full-Time: $42–$52/hour, plus a $7,500 sign-on bonus
Shift: Daytime hours
Vertical Health Services is hiring an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house therapy team in Saint Joseph, MO. We're a locally managed, rapidly growing provider with rehab facilities across Missouri - offering one consistent location, supportive leadership, and a recently updated facility with a new therapy gym and equipment.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and treat patients across a diverse caseload
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care patients
- Collaborate with an in-house interdisciplinary therapy team
- Document care and track patient progress in line with SNF standards
Why Work Here
- $7,500 sign-on bonus (full-time)
- New local leadership focused on quality and collaboration
- In-house therapy team with dynamic and supportive coworkers
- Paid CEUs and ongoing clinical training
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- $100/month company HSA contribution
- Daily Pay option
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer-paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
- 20 days PTO
- Personal day benefit
- Flexible scheduling options
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Pet Insurance
What You'll Need
- Active Occupational Therapist license in Missouri (or eligibility)
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach
SNF experience is a plus, but new grads are encouraged to apply.
New to skilled nursing? Many OTs here treat the same diagnoses seen in hospital settings with more time to connect with and care for each patient.
Apply today and join a team where your work is valued and your growth is supported.
Vertical Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat patients across a diverse caseload while developing individualized treatment plans. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with SNF standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Occupational Therapist license in Missouri or be eligible for licensure. A degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program is required, and while SNF experience is a plus, new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 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, 46% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at St. Joseph Chateau a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,467 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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