Occupational Therapist - Day Institute

Occupational Therapist Above average in Occupational TherapyNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$42/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 34m ago · Verified live

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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Chicken 'n Pickle - St. Charles - 1550 S. Main St., St. Charles MO
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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

Treatment PlanningNeurological RehabilitationMedical Complexity Management

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Occupational Therapy

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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