Occupational Therapist - Day Institute
Listed compensation
$42/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
Overview
SSM Health Day Institute
Arnold, MO
Occupational Therapist
PRN Tier I $42/hour
(up to 59 shifts hours per month)
*M-F 8am-4:30pm*
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SSM Health Day Institute is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in our specialized outpatient rehabilitation program. We have ten centers across the St. Louis Metro area serving individuals recovering from a traumatic injury or illness who no longer require 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. We take a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to build skills and maximize independence. If you like working in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are passionate about helping the neurological and medically complex patient, apply today to explore a new career opportunity with us!
Responsibilities
Implements, with minimal supervision, high quality occupational therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of occupational therapy and with outpatient policies and procedures
Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care
Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients
Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required
Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Occupational Therapist required
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
(CPR) certification
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Day Institute at SSM Health Physical Therapy a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,803 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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