UH
University Health
Kansas City, Missouri

PRN Occupational Therapist; Occupational Therapy - University Health TMC (downtown campus); Days; As needed

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

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Job Description

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PRN Occupational Therapist; Occupational Therapy - University Health TMC (downtown campus); Days; As needed 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location University Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri Department Occupational Therapy UHTMC Position Type Part time Work Schedule varied Hours Per Week 4 Job Description Help people of all ages regain their independence and get back to the activities they love!

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll evaluate patients, create customized treatment plans, and guide them through hands-on therapy. You’ll work with everyone—from toddlers to seniors—collaborating with physicians, families, and rehab staff to achieve the best outcomes.

You’ll also mentor OT assistants and students, maintain accurate documentation, ensure a safe and supportive environment, and keep your skills sharp through ongoing professional development.

Minimum Requirements: Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program Current Missouri OT license Strong verbal/written communication skills Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and demonstrate therapy techniques Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification If you’re passionate about helping people live fuller, more independent lives, we’d love to have you on our team—apply today!

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients and create customized treatment plans to help them regain independence. They will also collaborate with physicians and rehab staff while mentoring students and assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess a current Missouri OT license. Additionally, they must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and hold a Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningSafety compliance

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, 8% 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 PRN Occupational Therapist; Occupational Therapy - University Health TMC (downtown campus); Days; As needed at University Health 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.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 33 employers

17
<$115k
6
$115k-140k
11
$140k-165k
5
$165k-190k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

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$75-$90/hr
#3

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$64.05-$86.19/hr
#4

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$82.50 per hour
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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