Occupational Therapist

Overview

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 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.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options

• Employer 401 (k) options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Responsibilities

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

• Evaluate patients and create individualized occupational therapy treatment plans

• Provide therapy focused on ADLs, functional mobility, strength, and safety

• Treat patients with neurological, orthopedic, post‑surgical, and medical conditions

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support patient goals and discharge planning

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the EMR

• Educate patients and families on adaptive techniques and equipment

Qualifications

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

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy

• Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license

• Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• National Board for Certification 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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FacilitySt. Mary's Medical Center

LocationUS-MO-Blue Springs

ID2026-255781

CategoryClinical Professional

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftVariable

Job TypeNon-Exempt