Pays $45-$50/hr — $10k below the Occupational Therapist market median of ~$114k (551 jobs) · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 8,625 in this specialty)
Occupational Therapist
About the Role
Flexible schedule. Loan repayment. Competitive pay $93K-$104K. Supportive team. Work-life balance matters.
Join Reliant Rehabilitation as a Occupational Therapist – Flexible Schedule, Loan Repayment in Abilene, Kansas. Overview This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening, depending on several factors. Please apply, and a member of our team will reach out to discuss available options.
Key Responsibilities
- Enhance patients’ functional abilities through direct provision, oversight, and coordination of occupational therapy services.
- Provide clinical supervision and consultation to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
- Contribute to the growth and sustainability of a strong occupational therapy program.
- Advance clinical and professional competencies through collaboration, self-directed learning, and continuing education.
Requirements
- Graduated from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program
- Holds a current and valid state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist Please note rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s). #LI-EG1
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $93K - $104K
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Flexible schedule.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Reliant Rehabilitation in Abilene, Kansas.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Reliant Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
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), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state — 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 ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 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...
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