Therapist Occupational NE
Compensation
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Derby, KS
- Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Peter
- Specialty: Occupational Therapy - Inpatient
- Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time and PRN
- How you’ll make an impact in this role
Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, or cognitive deficits to restore independence and improve their overall quality of life.
Design and implement personalized care plans using advanced modalities to ensure every patient receives the most effective path to recovery.
Educate and empower families and caregivers by providing the tools and knowledge necessary for a safe and successful transition back to the home environment.
Collaborate and lead the clinical team by overseeing therapy assistants and technicians to maintain the highest standards of evidence-based practice.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s)
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Occupational Therapy (OT) license credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, or cognitive deficits to restore independence and improve quality of life. Lead the clinical team by overseeing therapy assistants and technicians while implementing personalized care plans.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree and a Kansas Board of Healing Arts Occupational Therapy license. Candidates must also obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (occupational therapy) | ranked against 65 Mental Health Therapy (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapist median $73k (middle half $65k–$84k)331 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kansas index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapist listings in Kansas | 98 active | 10,283 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapist pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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