Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$30-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
A hospital near Springfield, Missouri, is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join its rehabilitation team! This is a great opportunity for both experienced OTs and new graduates looking to grow their careers in a supportive healthcare environment.
Compensation: Pay range: $30–$55/hour + $5,000 sign-on bonus OR the option to receive $20,000 in student loan forgiveness instead
Occupational Therapist Position
- Full-time, permanent, direct-hire opportunity
- Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Relocation assistance available
- Comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and more
Occupational Therapist Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and mental abilities to determine their individual needs.
- Create personalized treatment plans to help patients improve daily living skills and overall independence.
The occupational therapist will document patient progress and maintain accurate records to support quality, consistent care.
Occupational Therapist Requirements
- Active Occupational Therapy license.
- Previous experience is a plus, but not required
The Location
- A friendly, close-knit community with a relaxed pace of life.
- Affordable housing and a lower cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas.
- Easy access to the beautiful Ozarks, with opportunities for hiking, fishing, camping, and other outdoor adventures.
- Great local schools and plenty of community activities for individuals and families.
Key Responsibilities
The occupational therapist will evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and mental abilities to determine individual needs. They will also create personalized treatment plans and document patient progress to ensure quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Occupational Therapy license. Previous experience is considered a plus but is not required for this position.
Key Skills
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 ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 49 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 37% have no call, 49% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,121 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$97k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Missouri | 191 active | 9,129 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 37% no call · 49% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on · $20k loan repayment | Missouri Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment197 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,140 in the last 30 days | 1,737 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Ironside Human Resources | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index170 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Ironside Human Resources a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,121 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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Benefits & Perks
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From $109,000Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,121 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Springfield
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $235k
- Typical market rent
- $1,192/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 88.6
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Springfield, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.