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Occupational Therapist (OTR)

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab CenterTopeka, KSFull timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in Kansas post a median of $50 an hour, the middle half $47.25–$52.75, across 13 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in Kansas earn a median of $47.68 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Licensed in another state?

Kansas is not issuing OT Compact privileges yet, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Kansas license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Kansas license, apply to the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts for a license by endorsement ($80, by its own page): what Kansas asks. Every state's OT Compact status.

What Kansas requires of an occupational therapist

Occupational therapist license, from the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.

  • Proof of a current license in another state whose standards the board finds equivalent, filed on the board's application form with an official transcript, verification of every healthcare license held, and exam results sent directly by the testing entity (K.S.A. 65-5408, K.A.R. 100-54-1).
  • Staying active: Licenses expire March 31 and renew every year; evidence of at least 40 contact hours of continuing education over the preceding 24 months is due with the renewal in odd-numbered years (K.A.R. 100-54-6 and 100-54-7).

Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Kansas · Every state's rule

Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research

  • How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%

From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs

About the job

OT SUMMARY

Evaluates and treats residents and patients with conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling to improve their ability to perform tasks of daily living and working environments in compliance with federal guideline sand state practice acts.

OT ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Under a physician’s orders, screens and evaluates resident/ patient and develops appropriate care plan.
  • Instructs residents, families, and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, splints, and aids for eating and dressing.
  • Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
  • Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

OT QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Current license in Occupational Therapy (if required by state law).
  • One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
  • State approved certification to provide advanced level treatments where applicable.

OT SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • May supervise COTAs, Rehab Aides, or provisional licensed occupational therapists per state practice guidelines.

OT OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper us and disclosure of resident’s
  • protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.
  • By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to
  • the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

OT Benefits

  • 401K
  • Annual Performance Evaluations
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Electronic Documentation
  • Employee Appreciation Events

From Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center hires nurses, nursing assistants and therapists in Topeka, Kansas.

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