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GHR Travel Nursing lists this Rehab | OT opportunity in springfield, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient Rehabilitation Contract in Springfield, Missouri
Overview
Apply now for an Occupational Therapist (OT) contract opportunity in Springfield, Missouri. Make a meaningful impact in an inpatient rehabilitation setting as a compassionate, collaborative therapist who helps patients regain independence and improve their quality of life following neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and other complex medical conditions. You will work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team in a specialized rehabilitation environment serving adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Springfield offers a welcoming community in the scenic Ozarks, with access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and a comfortable, affordable lifestyle.
Occupational Therapy Job Details
Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Specialty: Occupational Therapy
Healthcare Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation facility
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730-$1,860
Schedule: 12 Hour Nights
Shift Duration: 12 hours
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Start Date: October 5, 2026
Call Requirements: None
Patient Population: Adolescent patients age 13 and older, adults, and geriatric patients
Patient Ratio: Approximately 7 patients to 1 therapist
Occupational Therapist Job Requirements Current Occupational Therapist credentials and authorization to practice in Missouri
At least 2 years of professional occupational therapy experience
Inpatient rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility experience required
Experience treating patients with neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and debility-related diagnoses
Strong communication, teamwork, work ethic, and accountability
Ability to provide safe, compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment
Occupational Therapy Responsibilities Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care
Provide therapeutic interventions designed to improve functional ability, mobility, coordination, and independence with activities of daily living
Treat patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, cardiac conditions, and other disabling diagnoses
Use rehabilitation equipment and technology, including upper-extremity robotics and body-weight support systems, as appropriate
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
Educate patients and families on adaptive techniques, safety strategies, and continued progress toward functional goals
Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge recommendations accurately and promptly
Contribute to a positive, respectful rehabilitation environment focused on patient recovery and quality of life
Apply now to join an inpatient rehabilitation healthcare team and advance your occupational therapy career in Springfield, Missouri.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Worksite address
springfield, MO, 65897, US
Who can apply
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