Occupational Therapist- Per Diem-$7500 Sign-on bonus
Listed compensation
$52 per hour
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
- Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Location: Springfield, Missouri
- Schedule: PRNCompensation: $52 per hour
- Sign-on bonus: $7500
Select Specialty Hospital-Springfield is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Occupational Therapists (OT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
Why Join Us
Start Strong: Extensive Occupational Therapist (OT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment
- Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), as well as OT and COTA students
- Conduct individual patient therapy regimens
- Monitor patients’ responses to treatment
- Participate in continuing education seminars and in-services
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
- Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 38% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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