OT Jobs in Belton, MO

An Occupational Therapist (OT) plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by helping individuals of all ages to regain, develop, or maintain the skills they need to perform daily tasks, after being affected by physical, mental or emotional challenges. This includes working with children with disabilities to participate in school and social situations, helping people recover from injury, or providing support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. OTs develop treatment plans and therapeutic interventions tailored to their client's individual needs and goals, enabling them to live independently and enjoy a better quality of life.

Important skills for an OT include strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, creativity, and a deep understanding of the physical and psychological aspects of illness and injury. They should have a master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy, and be licensed to practice, which involves passing the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Prior to becoming an OT, a person may work as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), a physical therapy aide, or a rehabilitation aide.

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Occupational Therapist

  • Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Encompass Health and Stormont Vail Health
  • Shawnee, KS (17 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Shawnee, KS (17 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Be the Occupational Therapist You've Always Aspired to Be Your impactful journey involves: Providing direct care to patients in need of occupational therapy....

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Occupational Therapist

  • Delta Companies
  • Kansas City, KS (23 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (23 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Setting: Outpatient, Orthopedics Compensation: $1,044 - $1,224 estimated weekly pay Start: ASAP | open to 1-2 months out Duration: 13 weeks | potential to extend Guaranteed Hours: 24...

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Occupational Therapy Coordinator

  • Research Medical Center
  • Olathe, KS (16 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olathe, KS (16 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Do you have the career opportunities as an Occupational Therapy Coordinator you want with your current employer?...

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Occupational Therapist PRN Behavioral Health

  • Research Psychiatric Center
  • Olathe, KS (16 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olathe, KS (16 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as an Occupational Therapist in Behavioral Health you want with your current employer?...

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Occupational Therapist PRN Psych

  • Research Psychiatric Center
  • Lenexa, KS (12 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lenexa, KS (12 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 1 day ago

What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support Bachelors Degree required (OT) Occupational Therapist required Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility....

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Occupational Therapist I

  • The University of Kansas Health System
  • Kansas City, KS (23 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (23 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 2 days ago

Required Education and Experience Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy High School Graduate Required Licensure and Certification Licensed Occupational Therapist...

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Occupational Therapist PRN Plus

  • Saint Luke's Health System Kansas City
  • Overland Park, KS (6 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (6 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 4 days ago

Evaluates or screens clients after impairment injury or disease plans designs and implements individualized occupational therapy treatment programs after referral from a physician....

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Occupational Therapist

  • Saint Luke's Health System Kansas City
  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 5 days ago

The staff Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates and regularly assesses the ongoing effects of the occupational therapy intervention for clients after accident, injury, disease, or condition across the...

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Occupational Therapist Premium PRN (Every Other Weekend)

  • Children's Mercy of Kansas City
  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 5 days ago

upon hire Certified Occupational Therapist OT LIC MO Licensed Occupational Therapist MO Missouri Licensure Required 90 Days National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification...

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Occupational Therapist PRN

  • AdventHealth Careers
  • Shawnee, KS (17 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Shawnee, KS (17 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 5 days ago

Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Occupational Therapist (OT) [Required] OR Occupational Therapist - Temporary [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please click...

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Occupational Therapist PRN

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Overland Park, KS (6 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (6 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 5 days ago

What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Bachelors Degree (OTR) Occupational Therapist Registered, or (OT) Occupational...

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Occupational Therapist - CHT Preferred - Blue Springs, MO

  • Athletico Physical Therapy
  • Blue Springs, MO (21 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Blue Springs, MO (21 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications: Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program Current Professional licensure as an Occupational Therapist or license eligible based on the rules and regulations of the state...

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Occupational Therapist - Full Time

  • TMC
  • Harrisonville, MO (16 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Harrisonville, MO (16 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Masters/Doctorate Degree in an accredited Occupational Therapy program Current license/certification in the state of practice Keywords: OT, NBCOT, Vocational Rehabilitation...

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Occupational Therapist PRN

  • Advent Health
  • Shawnee Mission, KS (17 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Shawnee Mission, KS (17 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Occupational Therapist (OT) [Required] OR Occupational Therapist - Temporary [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please click...

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Occupational Therapist - Greater Staley Hills, MO

  • FOX Rehabilitation
  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (22 miles from Belton, MO)
  • 7 days ago

Occupational Therapist Staley Hills, MO FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Staley Hills, MO, andwerelooking for passionate, licensed Occupational Therapists who want to deliver exceptional one-on-one...

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Salary for OT Jobs in Belton, MO

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Highest Education Level

OTs in Belton, MO offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.7%
Bachelor's Degree
28.4%
Doctorate Degree
9.3%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
2.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by OTs in Belton, MO
Less than 1 year
54.5%
None
27.3%
1-2 years
9.1%
2-4 years
9.1%