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Therapist Occupational NE

Ascension Health

DERBY, KSFull-time / Per Diem$36.69–53.66/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$36.69–53.66/hr
Location
DERBY, KS
Schedule
Full-time / Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Provider, requiredKansas OTR Credential, requiredKansas OT License, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat inpatients with physical, emotional, or cognitive deficits to restore independence and improve quality of life. The role includes designing personalized care plans, educating families and caregivers for safe transitions home, and collaborating with and overseeing therapy assistants and technicians. The position is based at Ascension Via Christi St. Peter in Derby, Kansas, with a day-shift schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Occupational Therapy, nice to havePatient Evaluation, nice to havePatient Treatment, nice to haveCare Planning, nice to haveCaregiver Education, nice to haveClinical Team Leadership, nice to haveEvidence-Based Practice, nice to have

Qualifications

BLS Provider, requiredKansas OTR Credential, requiredKansas OT License, requiredBachelor's Degree, requiredMaster's or Doctorate Degree, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Derby, KS

  • Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Peter

  • Specialty: Occupational Therapy - Inpatient

  • Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time and PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, or cognitive deficits to restore independence and improve their overall quality of life.

  • Design and implement personalized care plans using advanced modalities to ensure every patient receives the most effective path to recovery.

  • Educate and empower families and caregivers by providing the tools and knowledge necessary for a safe and successful transition back to the home environment.

  • Collaborate and lead the clinical team by overseeing therapy assistants and technicians to maintain the highest standards of evidence-based practice.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Registered Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Occupational Therapy (OT) license credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 36.69

Max Salary 53.66

How this job compares

Set against the 4,927 open Occupational Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$36.69–53.66/hr
  • US median$46–58/hr1,888 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $45.18/hr, is 13% below the US median midpoint ($52/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Occupational Therapist hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 56 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Kansas and 4,927 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kansas
Experience
Occupational Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,315 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,845 of the 4,927 open Occupational Therapist jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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