Occupational Therapist - School based
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OTR) – School-Based
Full-Time and Part Time| 2026–2027 School Year | Missouri
Make a real impact in students’ lives while building a career you love. Join
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) and be part of a supportive, team-focused culture that values growth, recognition, and work-life balance.
Why NHC?
- Competitive pay with performance increases
- Paid Time Off with Full Time employment
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance with full time employment
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing Education support
- Uniforms provided
What You'll Do
Provide occupational therapy services to the school-aged population during the
2026–2027 school year, collaborating with a strong, experienced therapy team.
What You'll Need
- Active Missouri OT license
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
- SNF experience (preferred)
If you’re ready to work with a nationally recognized leader in care and make a difference every day, apply now.
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Key Responsibilities
The primary responsibility is to provide occupational therapy services to the school-aged population throughout the 2026–2027 school year. This involves collaborating effectively with an established and experienced therapy team.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an active Missouri Occupational Therapist (OT) license and maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude. Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is listed as preferred.
Key Skills
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, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - School based at Adams Place 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 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
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