No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$110k (median of 43 jobs)

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Ascension
Wichita, Kansas

Occupational Therapist Inpatient

Occupational TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

BLS

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationCare Plan DesignPatient TreatmentFamily EducationClinical LeadershipEvidence-Based PracticeCognitive RehabilitationPhysical Rehabilitation

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 ANALYSIS

This 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 43 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Wellness Plans
Retirement Benefits with Employer Match
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave