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St. Francis Medical Center
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient (PRN)

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

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Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist is a health professional who, upon the direction of the referring physician, provides occupational therapy services to include assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation and reassessment.

Job Details and Requirements

  • Type: PRN or As Needed
  • Typical hours for this position: As needed Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm, rotating weekends and holidays

Education

Graduate from an AOTA accredited program of Occupational Therapy- required

Certification & Licensures

  • Eligible for certification as an occupational therapist in the state of Missouri- required
  • BLS certified- required

Experience

Previous experience not required for entry. Previous health care related experience- preferred

Additional Information

Why Work at Saint Francis?

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.

Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.

A Mission That Matters

At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

Mission

To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision

  • To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.
  • Values You Can Feel Every Day
  • Integrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching
  • Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future
  • Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves
  • Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged
  • Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart
  • Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes
  • Excellence: Always striving to be the best
  • Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end
  • If You’re Looking to Make a True Impact…

Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Total Rewards

Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date

Saint Francis Medical Services Discount

Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility

Retirement Benefits Including SFHS Immediate Matching

  • Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
  • Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access
  • To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit sfmc.net.

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at careers@sfmc.net.

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist provides assessment, treatment planning, and implementation for patients under the direction of a physician. They are responsible for reassessing patient progress and delivering occupational therapy services in an inpatient setting.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapy program and be eligible for certification in Missouri. A BLS certification is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Inpatient (PRN) at St. Francis Medical Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,226 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 35 employers

19
<$115k
5
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
7
$155k-175k
3
$175k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist III EX

UCSF · Oakland, California

$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Ironside Human Resources · Fairfield, California

$75-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist II EX

$64.05-$86.19/hr
#4

Virtual Occupational Therapist

$82.50 per hour
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,226 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Cape Girardeau

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Typical market rent
$1,049/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About St. Francis Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Cape Girardeau, MO
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
Earned Time Off (ETO)
Retirement benefits with immediate matching
Education Assistance up to $5,000 per calendar year
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Identity Theft Protection