Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)
- LocationWarrensburg, MO, US
- Work typeNot stated
- Posted28 October 2026
- SourceWestern Missouri Medical Center's careers page (Paylocity)
Live checkFirst seen 3 days ago; still listed on Western Missouri Medical Center's careers page 4 h ago.
At a glance
- EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent
- Skills and toolsBLS
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PURPOSE STATEMENT
Occupational Therapists assume responsibility and accountability for a designated group of inpatients and outpatients, including those being treated by a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant under Plans of Care designed by the Occupational Therapist. Occupational Therapists provide occupational therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with the Missouri practice act and established hospital and departmental policies and procedures to promote or restore the patients’ highest functional status while providing quality patient care. Will be expected to float to outpatient if needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide occupational therapy interventions and patient/family education.
- Participate in performance improvement programs and development activities.
- Provide input in budgetary planning processes, contribute to cost-effectiveness of services provided by the department.
- Communicate observations and suggestions related to opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain positive rapport with all customers.
- Participate in department cleaning, organizing, and monitoring equipment safety/status.
- Assist the unit secretary as needed and as appropriate.
- May be assigned to orient staff and students.
- May also assist in WMMC support groups as appropriate.
- Work cooperatively with other patient care providers using interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
- Performs other essential duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited AOTA certified school.
- Valid registration and licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
- Current AHA or Red Cross BLS required or obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients of all ages as allowed by the Missouri State Practice Act for Occupational Therapists.
- Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
- English sufficient to provide and receive instructions/directions.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
- Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
- Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
- Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
- Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
- Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.
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