Occupational Therapist – El Dorado, KS

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Location: El Dorado, KS
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Department: Rehabilitation Services / Occupational Therapy
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8-Hour Day Shifts | Flexible Scheduling Between 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hours: 40 Hours Guaranteed Per Week
Pay Range: Starting at $35.00/hour ($72,800 annually), negotiable based on experience
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 with a 2-year commitment

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a community hospital rehabilitation team in El Dorado, Kansas, approximately 30 minutes northeast of Wichita.

In this role, you will primarily provide outpatient occupational therapy services, evaluating and treating patients with orthopedic and upper-extremity conditions. You will develop individualized treatment plans, implement therapeutic interventions, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to improve patients' functional independence and quality of life. Candidates must also be comfortable providing coverage in inpatient and home health settings as needed.

This opportunity is ideal for an Occupational Therapist with a strong outpatient background who values a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, flexible daytime hours, and no weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities. The position offers competitive compensation, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and the opportunity to practice in a smaller, 49-bed community hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic injuries, upper-extremity conditions, and functional limitations in an outpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on patient assessments, diagnoses, and functional goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions focused on improving upper-extremity mobility, strength, coordination, fine motor skills, and activities of daily living.
• Apply orthopedic rehabilitation techniques and evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to support patient recovery.
• Utilize manual therapy techniques when appropriate to improve mobility, reduce discomfort, and restore functional movement.
• Assess patient progress, modify treatment plans, and establish appropriate discharge recommendations.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding home exercise programs, adaptive techniques, injury prevention, and rehabilitation goals.
• Float to inpatient rehabilitation and home health services as needed to support patient care across settings.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient evaluations, treatment documentation, and progress notes using Meditech EMR.
• Follow established clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support additional rehabilitation department needs to ensure efficient operations and positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Minimum bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of occupational therapy experience in an outpatient therapy setting.
• Licensure: Active Kansas Occupational Therapist license.
• Clinical Skills: Strong knowledge of orthopedic conditions and upper-extremity rehabilitation.
• Patient Care: Ability to independently evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Setting Flexibility: Willingness and ability to float to inpatient and home health settings as needed.
• Documentation: Ability to maintain accurate clinical records and treatment documentation.
• Additional Requirements: Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing manual therapy techniques for orthopedic and upper-extremity rehabilitation.
• Previous experience working across outpatient, inpatient, and home health rehabilitation settings.
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR.
• Experience working in a community hospital or multidisciplinary rehabilitation environment.
• Strong background in upper-extremity functional rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, and patient education.