Overview

Employment Type: Per Diem (PRN)

Shifts Available: Day Shift

Hours: 8hr shifts (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) No Weekends

Location: Saint John Hospital - Leavenworth, KS

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 Insurance
401k

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
Experience in Outpatient Orthopedic Therapy

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Employment Status

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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