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Topeka, Kansas

Occupational Therapist / OT Acute Care

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Join our team as a PRN Acute Care Occupational Therapist in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

Performs occupational therapy evaluations, establishes plans of care, and assures delivery of prescribed care to assigned patients consistent with standards of practice defined by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the occupational therapy practice in the State of Kansas.

  • Provides direction and clinical supervision to clinical support staff.
  • Promotes innovative occupational therapy services and fosters professional development within the organization and the broader community.
  • Works under the administrative direction of the Rehab Services Supervisor in assigned clinical area.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Currently Licensed as an Occupational Therapist

BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient evaluationCare planningRehabilitation services

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas 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, 58% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Kansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $108k (middle half $100k–$116k)34 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Kansas87 active9,026 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 58% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,199 in the last 30 days1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
11
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
4
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs
401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Weekday Schedule

$65-$75/hr
#4

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,905 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ardent Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Topeka, Kansas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Career growth opportunities
Wellness resources
Educational support
Financial well-being support

Living in Topeka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$205k
Typical market rent
$1,249/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Topeka, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.