Therapist / Occupational Therapist / Missouri / Occupational Therapist - Acute - (OT - Acute) Job
Company: AMN Healthcare
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: June 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description & Requirements
Occupational Therapist - Acute - (OT - Acute)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2134.00 -
$2199.00
This Occupational Therapist position is based in an acute care
hospital setting in St. Joseph, Missouri, a welcoming riverfront
community that blends historic charm with modern convenience.
Nestled along the Missouri River, St. Joseph offers scenic parks,
tree-lined parkways, and miles of connected trails, making it a
great fit for professionals who enjoy outdoor recreation, walking,
biking, and exploring nature close to home.St. Josephs revitalized
downtown features locally owned shops, galleries, and a growing
arts and cultural scene. Community events, concerts, and festivals
throughout the year create an active, close-knit atmosphere, while
the citys storied history provides unique museums and landmarks to
explore on your days off. With an affordable cost of living,
accessible amenities, and an easy drive to larger metropolitan
areas, St. Joseph provides a comfortable lifestyle that appeals to
both early-career clinicians and experienced therapists looking for
a balanced pace of life.In this acute care OT role, you will work
within a hospital-based team serving adult and geriatric patients
across medical-surgical units, telemetry, step-down, and
potentially intensive care environments based on experience.
Typical diagnoses include post-surgical cases, orthopedic injuries,
neurologic events such as stroke, cardiac and pulmonary conditions,
and other medically complex presentations. You will be responsible
for completing comprehensive evaluations, developing individualized
treatment plans, and implementing interventions aimed at maximizing
functional independence, promoting safe discharge, and reducing
length of stay.On a typical day, you can expect to manage a
clinically appropriate caseload with attention to both productivity
and quality of care. Your responsibilities may include early
mobilization and functional training at the bedside, ADL
retraining, cognitive and perceptual assessment, recommendations
for durable medical equipment, and coordination of care with
nursing, physicians, case managers, and other rehabilitation
disciplines. You will actively participate in interdisciplinary
rounds, contributing your expertise to help shape safe and
effective discharge plans.The hospital environment emphasizes
teamwork and open communication. Occupational Therapists
collaborate closely with Physical Therapists, Speech-Language
Pathologists, nurses, physicians, and social workers, creating a
supportive setting for clinical decision-making and professional
growth. You will have access to modern equipment and treatment
spaces designed to simulate real-life environments, supporting
patient progress from acute illness toward a safe return home or to
the next level of care.Schedules may include day shifts with
rotating weekends and holidays to support continuous patient care
in the acute setting. Day-to-day workflows are structured to allow
time for thorough documentation, patient education, and
coordination with the interdisciplinary team. New graduates with
strong acute care clinical experience and a desire to grow in a
hospital environment are often supported with orientation and
mentoring, while experienced therapists can expand their skills in
complex caseloads and contribute to program development.This role
offers the opportunity to build your acute care expertise while
working in a community that values connection, outdoor living, and
accessible amenities. The setting is ideal for someone seeking
meaningful, fast-paced clinical work in a hospital environment
while enjoying the quality of life that comes with a mid-sized,
friendly Missouri river city.
Required Qualifications
Occupational Therapist, Acute
OT-MO
SSN Required
DOB Required
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer
generous packages that include:
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted,
innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare
organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves
to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more
achievable.
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