Occupational Therapy

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Occupational Therapy Facility St. Joseph Medical Center Location US-MO-Kansas City ID 2026-270269 Category Clinical Professional Position Type Per Diem Shift Days Job Type Non-Exempt Overview Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation- Occupational TherapyEmployment Type: Per Diem/PRNShifts Available: Days: Mon - Fri, one weekend day/month, and holiday rotationHours: 8-hour shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm  Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO  We are seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT, OTR, OTR/L) to join our acute care hospital rehabilitation team. This role delivers occupational therapy services in an inpatient hospital setting, focusing on rehabilitation, functional mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), safety, and patient independence. The Occupational Therapist will treat adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries, post‑surgical recovery, stroke, and general medical conditions. This position is ideal for candidates seeking hospital OT jobs, acute care occupational therapy, and rehab therapy careers. New graduates and experienced Occupational Therapists with licensure are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):Evaluate and treat patients in an acute hospital setting to improve functional mobility, ADLs, safety, and independenceDevelop and implement individualized treatment plans for medically complex adult and geriatric patientsCollaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support safe and timely discharge planningEducate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies and equipment useDocument evaluations, progress, and discharge recommendations in the electronic medical record Qualifications Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational TherapyCurrent state Occupational Therapy certification/licenseCurrent BLS (AHA) certificateAdditional Qualifications That Are a Plus: National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, AOTA and OTAC#LI-AM5 Employment Status Per Diem Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf  Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. https://click.appcast.io/pixels/icims-25851.js?ent=417&jsid=$T{Submittal}.$T{Person}.$F{PersonID}script> Application FAQsSoftware Powered by ICIMSwww.icims.com