Occupational Therapist
Independence, MO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Travel Occupational Therapist

Location

Independence, MO | Inpatient Rehab

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | 12-Week Assignment | Weekend rotation expected approximately 1 weekend every 6 weeks, with flex days off on weekdays when working weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and deliver individualized treatment plans for inpatient rehab patients
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility on a 16-bed inpatient rehab unit within a 285-bed Level 2 Trauma Center
• Utilize rehab gym equipment and standard rehab supplies to support patient recovery
• Document patient care and progress accurately using Meditech EMR
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team maintaining a rehab patient ratio of approximately 4–5:1

Required Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license required
• Minimum 1 year of occupational therapy experience
• Ability to adhere to facility dress code (eggplant-colored scrubs)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in acute care and/or inpatient rehabilitation settings
• Familiarity with rehab gym equipment and standard inpatient rehab procedures

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative and engaged team that values staff recognition through employee of the month programs and team-building initiatives
• Work within a well-established inpatient rehab unit supported by an experienced therapy staff in an active Level 2 Trauma Center environment