Occupational Therapist - School based
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OTR) – School-Based
Full-Time and Part Time| 2026–2027 School Year | Missouri
Make a real impact in students’ lives while building a career you love. Join
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) and be part of a supportive, team-focused culture that values growth, recognition, and work-life balance.
Why NHC?
- Competitive pay with performance increases
- Paid Time Off with Full Time employment
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance with full time employment
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing Education support
- Uniforms provided
What You'll Do
Provide occupational therapy services to the school-aged population during the
2026–2027 school year, collaborating with a strong, experienced therapy team.
What You'll Need
- Active Missouri OT license
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
- SNF experience (preferred)
If you’re ready to work with a nationally recognized leader in care and make a difference every day, apply now.
EOE
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services to the school-aged population during the 2026–2027 school year. Collaborate with a strong, experienced therapy team.
Requirements
An active Missouri OT license is required for this position. A positive, team-oriented attitude and SNF experience are preferred.
Key Skills
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, 10% are remote, 36% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - School based at Adams Place a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
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