Occupational Therapist

Overview

Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation-Occupational Therapy

Employment Type: Full-time

Shifts Available: Day Shift

Hours: 8-hour shift

Location: St. Mary's Medical Center- Blue Springs, MO

We are seeking a compassionateOccupational 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.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):

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  Evaluate and treat patients in an acute hospital setting to improve functional mobility, ADLs, safety, and independence

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  Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for medically complex adult and geriatric patients

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  Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support safe and timely discharge planning

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  Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies and equipment use

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  Document evaluations, progress, and discharge recommendations in the electronic medical record

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Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers . You must have: 

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  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

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  Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license

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  Current BLS (AHA) certificate

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Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

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• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA, and OTAC
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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

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:

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FacilitySt. Mary's Medical Center

LocationUS-MO-Blue Springs

ID

CategoryClinical Professional

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftVariable

Job TypeNon-Exempt