Occupational Therapist (OT)
Listed compensation
$85k-$95k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Now Hiring Home Health Occupational Therapist
- $5,000 Sign on Bonus!
- Jefferson City and Columbia, MO
- Full Time, Days
- Pay Range: $85,000 - $95,000
- Ready for more flexibility and one on one patient care that actually makes a difference
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice is hiring an Occupational Therapist to support patients in the Jefferson City and Columbia areas. This is your chance to move beyond the clinic setting and help patients regain independence in their own homes.
You will see real progress and build meaningful connections every day.
What You Will Do
- Provide occupational therapy services in the home based on the physician plan of care
- Evaluate patient needs and develop individualized treatment plans
- Focus on improving daily living skills, safety, and independence
- Collaborate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes
- Educate patients and families on techniques and care plans
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Follow all safety and compliance standards
What You Need
- Active Occupational Therapist license in Missouri
- Home health experience preferred but not required
- Strong clinical judgment and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage your schedule
- Strong communication and patient education skills
- Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and physical
- What You Get
- Sign On Bonus
- Competitive pay
- Multiple medical plans including dental and vision
- Spousal coverage options
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Paid training and ongoing support
Recognition Programs and a Strong Team Culture
- At Phoenix Home Care and Hospice, we are committed to creating New Beginnings for our clinicians while delivering compassionate, high quality care to the communities we serve.
- Choose Phoenix. Apply today
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services in patient homes by evaluating needs and developing individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with the care team to improve patient daily living skills, safety, and independence while maintaining accurate documentation.
Requirements
Requires an active Occupational Therapist license in Missouri and the ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and physical. Home health experience is preferred but not required.
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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k 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, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$95k | Occupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $87k–$105k)214 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$99k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Missouri | 197 active | 9,189 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri Occupational Therapist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment203 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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