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Derby, Kansas

Therapist Occupational NE

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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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

Patient evaluationCare plan implementationRehabilitationClinical leadershipPatient educationInpatient care

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.

What does the Occupational Therapist market look like in Kansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (occupational therapy)ranked against 65 Mental Health Therapy (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapist median $73k (middle half $65k–$84k)331 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapist listings in Kansas98 active10,283 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapist pay trend+2.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (65 Mental Health Therapy (Occupational Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 31 employers
9
<$95k
14
$95k-115k
6
$115k-135k
8
$135k-155k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

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Luna Physical Therapy · Chicago, Illinois

$68-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

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$57-$70/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 65 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
HSA/FSA Options
Employer-Matched 403(b)
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement (Vocare)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave

Living in Derby

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$248k
Typical market rent
$1,497/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.9
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Wichita, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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