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Occupational Therapist (OT) – Full-Time & PRN | $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
Advanced Care of Saint Joseph | Saint Joseph, MO
Full-Time: $42–50/hour, plus a $7,500 sign-on bonus
PRN: $55–65/hour
Shift: Daytime hours
Vertical Health Services is hiring Occupational Therapists to join our in-house therapy team in Saint Joseph, MO. We're a locally managed, rapidly growing provider with rehab facilities across Missouri offering one consistent location, no travel between buildings, and a recently updated facility with a new therapy gym and equipment.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and treat patients across a diverse caseload - orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence
- Collaborate with an in-house interdisciplinary therapy team
- Document care and track patient progress in line with SNF standards
- Use current equipment and modalities in our newly renovated therapy gym
Why Work Here
- $7,500 sign-on bonus (full-time)
- One facility, zero travel between buildings
- New local leadership focused on quality and collaboration
- Reasonable productivity expectations
- Paid CEUs and ongoing clinical training
- Newly updated therapy gym and equipment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- $100/month company HSA contribution
- Daily Pay option
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer-paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
- 20 days PTO
- Personal day benefit
- Flexible scheduling options
- Career development and advancement opportunities
What You'll Need
- Active Occupational Therapist license in Missouri (or eligibility)
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach
SNF experience is a plus, but new grads are encouraged to apply.
New to skilled nursing? Many OTs here treat the same diagnoses seen in hospital settings, with more time to connect with and care for each patient.
Apply today and join a team where your work is valued and your growth is supported.
Vertical Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
Pay: $42.00 - $65.00 per hour
Salary : $42 - $65