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Ascension
Wichita, Kansas

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76k-$112k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Ascension as a Occupational Therapist - Full-Time, Day Shift in Wichita, Kansas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $76K - $112K
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA/FSA)
  • Employer-matched 403(b)
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
  • Reimbursement for ongoing professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Counseling and peer support
  • Spiritual care and stress management resources

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Ascension in Wichita, Kansas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist will assess patient abilities to perform independent living skills and design appropriate treatment plans. They are responsible for implementing these plans, documenting patient progress, and educating families on patient deficits.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Occupational Therapy license and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire. A bachelor's degree is required, while a master's or doctorate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningDocumentationPatient educationCare coordinationClinical modalities

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 68% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 13 employers

11
<$110k
5
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
3
$140k-155k
2
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About Ascension

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA/FSA)
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Reimbursement for ongoing professional development
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support