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Children With Opportunity
Platte Woods, Missouri

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$84k

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Job Description

At CWO, we have created a team where ABA, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech & Language Therapy providers come together, united by a common goal – providing comprehensive and integrated therapy services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disorders. By combining our expertise, we create a powerful synergy that enhances the effectiveness of each therapy modality.

We are working at the forefront of innovation in the field of early childhood therapy!!

  • Do you enjoy collaborating with others in a multi-disciplinary approach?
  • Are you looking for a workplace that fosters a true sense of inclusion and belonging?
  • Do you LOVE play-based therapy?
  • Are you looking for a workplace with growth and development opportunities?

We have 4 clinics in the KC area: Grain Valley, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, and Platte Woods, MO.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

  • Reports to: Clinic Director
  • Healthcare setting: Clinic
  • Medical specialties: Pediatrics
  • Work Location: On-site

Position Summary

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist ready to take the next bold step in your career? Join Children With Opportunity, where your expertise is amplified through a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team approach that fosters collaboration and innovation. We are seeking a dedicated OT to lead goal-directed, play-based interventions for children of all abilities.

In this role, you will evaluate and treat diverse pediatric population, focusing on the functional development of sensory processing, feeding, gross and fine motor skills, and personal independence. You are not just filling a role – you are shaping futures and inspiring a sense of belonging for children with disabilities and their families.

Whether you are driven to lead or passionate about deepening your clinical expertise, we offer supported pathways for professional growth. If you are ready for a position defined by impact, growth, and purpose, we’d love to connect.

Requirements

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of MO
  • Bachelor level degree or above
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a CPR certification
  • Preferred 1-2 years of experience working with the pediatric population
  • Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability
  • Collaborative team member
  • Enthusiastic and ethical
  • Enjoy working with children
  • Professional and works with integrity
  • Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and spend time on your feet as well as an ability to lift items up to 25 lbs on occasion

Responsibilities

  • Facilitates safe and comfortable learning in group activities.
  • Integrates an understanding of a child’s sensory, visual motor, and fine motor needs to provide education and accommodations which facilitate play and learning.
  • Fosters play and exploration to expand picky and restricted feeding
  • Constructs meaningful and impactful learning activities through child-led play and interest-based learning.
  • Views all behavior as communication and inspires depth in holistic collaboration.
  • Work collaboratively with BCBAs, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists and other team members to provide an interdisciplinary approach to therapy services.
  • Provide parent support and coaching when applicable.
  • Excited to learn more and grow within your career.
  • Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and reevaluations of clients referred to occupational therapy
  • Conduct individual and/or group therapy sessions according to individual needs
  • Participate in staff meetings and conferences indicated to review progress
  • Provide assistance to staff regarding concerns pertaining to occupational therapy and assist staff in maintaining open communication with parents concerning occupational therapy problems
  • Conduct in-service training for staff, parents and others as necessary and requested
  • Supervise occupational therapy students and maintain records on students supervised
  • Supervise COTA’s and OTA’s and maintain documentation as outlined
  • Perform duties at multiple locations, as needed
  • Operate all therapy equipment according to manufacturers and center guidelines
  • Maintain accurate records of services provided for statistical and billing purposes
  • Maintain current daily notes and reports of evaluations
  • Plan and conduct special education programs related to occupational therapy for staff and the community upon request
  • Adhere to policies and procedures of Children With Opportunity
  • Assist in providing a safe environment for all patients and staff
  • Assist with problem solving to improve efficiency within the Center
  • Portray a positive attitude and maintain a customer and coworker satisfaction level that limits adverse situations or complaints
  • Promote Center philosophies, generating team spirit and creating and maintaining an environment that fosters staff satisfaction, maximizes productivity and profitability
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Pay: $75,000 - $83,500 per year
  • Availability: Potential to float and support other locations as needed

Benefits

  • Professional Development
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Collaborative work environment

NOTE: The preceding statements describe the nature and level of assignments normally given job incumbents. They are not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional duties may be assigned.

Children With Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our staff, and seek diversity in our applicants. Children With Opportunity does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. Children With Opportunity reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the organization.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapyFeeding TherapyGross Motor SkillsInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EvaluationParent CoachingSupervisionClinical InterventionChild DevelopmentAutism Spectrum Disorder SupportTherapeutic Equipment Operation

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 ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k 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, 44% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution18 jobs · 13 employers

9
<$105k
2
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2
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5
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
56%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
17%

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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 9,491 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Platte Woods

Median resident rent
$1,809/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Children With Opportunity

Hospitals and Health Care
Grain Valley, Missouri
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
8 Paid Holidays
Professional Development
Collaborative Work Environment