Occupational Therapist - University Hospital
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join University of Missouri Health Care as a Occupational Therapist – Monday-Friday Days with Rotation in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Requirements
- Occupational Therapist (OT) licensure by the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy.
- OT Limited permit holders must be a graduate of an OT program.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation.
- The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $68.3K - $111.4K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Missouri Health Care in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - University Hospital at University of Missouri Health Care a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at University of Missouri Health Care is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
University of Missouri Health Care lists compensation for this psychologist position at $68k to $111k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Missouri.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($68k–$111k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient evaluation, Splint fabrication, Casting, Compression garment fitting, Clinical documentation, Patient safety, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will perform comprehensive patient evaluations and administer individualized treatment plans based on physician orders. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and participating in ongoing professional development to ensure high standards ...
Benefits package: Health, vision, dental insurance starting day one, Generous paid leave and PTO including nine holidays, Multiple retirement options with 100% matching up to 8%, Tuition assistance for employees and family, Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
9d ago
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