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Occupational Therapist Inpatient
About the Role
PRN inpatient OT. Day shift. M-F with rotating weekends. 7am-3:30pm. Tuition discounts. Wichita, KS.
Join Ascension as a Occupational Therapist Inpatient in Wichita, Kansas.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, or cognitive deficits to restore independence and improve their overall quality of life.
- Educate and empower families and caregivers by providing the tools and knowledge necessary for a safe and successful transition back to the home environment.
- Collaborate and lead the clinical team by overseeing therapy assistants and technicians to maintain the highest standards of evidence-based practice.
Requirements
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ascension in Wichita, Kansas.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Inpatient at Ascension a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Kansas, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$100k across 160 listings, vs ~$96k nationally (20,303 listings).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Kansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — Kansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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