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Elwood, Kansas

Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$70/hr

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Job Description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

Job Description

Are you a dedicated and compassionate clinician seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Look no further! Our state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital in Elwood/St. Joseph is looking for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and thriving healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care, and we want YOU to be a vital part of our team.

  • Click here to watch a video and learn more about what it is to be a part of the ClearSky Rehabilitation team.
  • What We Offer: Your Path to a Rewarding Career Starts Here!
  • Competitive Compensation - our PRN Rate is $70/hr
  • 401k Matching
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Career Advancement
  • Inclusive and Supportive Culture
  • Work Life Balance

Employee Recognition Program

Our dedicated and patient focused Occupational Therapists are responsible for evaluating patients and helping them improve basic motor function and reasoning abilities and compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.

Also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices when necessary. This position fulfills these responsibilities while integrating company values into daily practice.

This position will work Day shifts PRN (as needed).

Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

Performs patient assessment and establishes plan of care and treatment goals, then assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment when appropriate keeping in mind the educational and cultural needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and communicates accordingly to achieve maximum benefit of care.

Prepares plans for discharge.

Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress; applying appropriate standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for patients.

Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Control standards.

May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.

Requirements for Consideration

While experience in acute inpatient or a rehabilitation hospital setting is helpful, we welcome new/recent graduates to apply

  • Current KS state licensure as an Occupational Therapist in good standing is required.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR required.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift

A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.

  • Both gross and precise motor functions.
  • Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
  • Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
  • Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
  • Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.

We value our employee’s skills, talents and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are valued, treated with dignity, respected, provided educational and training opportunities recognized and rewarded. These values are included in our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits.

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Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients to improve motor function and reasoning abilities while teaching them to perform daily living tasks. They also coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to establish treatment goals and prepare discharge plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Kansas state licensure as an Occupational Therapist and possess Basic Life Support/CPR certification. While experience in acute inpatient or rehabilitation settings is helpful, new or recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyTreatment PlanningDischarge PlanningSafety PrecautionsInterdisciplinary CoordinationMotor Function Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $162k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

12
<$120k
5
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
6
$150k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,123 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Elwood

Median resident rent
$839/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About ClearSky Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k Matching
Professional Development Opportunities
Health and Wellness Programs
Career Advancement
Work Life Balance
Employee Recognition Program