Occupational Therapist; University Health TMC - Occupational Therapy; FT80; Days
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- Occupational Therapist; University Health TMC - Occupational Therapy; FT80; Days
- 101 Truman Medical Center
- Job Location
- University Health Truman Medical Center
- Kansas City, Missouri
Department: Occupational Therapy UHTMC
Position Type: Full time
Work Schedule: 7:30AM - 4:00PM
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
Summary:
Plans, organizes and conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy programs to facilitate/restore functional independence in all patient populations. Supervises Occupational Therapist Assistants, Rehab Techs and OT/OTA students. Works independently; seeks supervision when necessary.
Minimum Requirements
- 1. Degree and graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- 2. Current Missouri license in Occupational Therapy
- 3. Verbal and written communication skills required to discuss and document treatment programs and work issues
- 4. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with correct body mechanics to physically manage/assist patients
5. Requires the physical ability to teach and demonstrate locomotor skills, high level coordination and gross / fine motor skills, etc.
6. Must maintain certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support for continued employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes, and conducts medically prescribed therapy programs to restore functional independence in patients. They also supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants, Rehab Techs, and students while working independently.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess a current Missouri license. Additionally, they must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
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 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $93k (middle half $85k–$104k)211 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Missouri | 192 active | 8,935 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment198 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,033 in the last 30 days | 1,687 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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