
Pediatric Occupational Therapist - OT
- Agency
- AHS Staffing
- Location
- Sikeston, MO
- Job type
- Permanent
- Profession
- Occupational Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $28.85
- Weekly
- $1,154
- Yearly (full-time)
- $60,000
This job pays about $28.85/hour — 38% below the median for Occupational Therapist jobs in Missouri ($46.77/hour).
Estimated from the annual salary in the listing; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Occupational Therapist jobs in Missouri right now
- 43 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Missouri from 5 agencies, 2 of them in Sikeston.
- Pay in these listings: $28.85 – $65.00/hour, median $55.17/hour.
- Typical Occupational Therapist pay in Missouri: $46.77/hour ($97,282/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($59.89/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
We are seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, outpatient pediatric therapy to children with special needs, at no cost to families. Our state-of-the-art facility and collaborative team environment create an exceptional place to grow your career while making a lasting impact. Exceptional benefits and salary starting for new grads at $60,000.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
· Purpose-Driven Work: Provide life-changing therapy to children ages birth–21 in a mission-focused, nonprofit setting
· 1:1 Patient Care: Build meaningful connections through individualized treatment sessions
· Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside a large, experienced team that values mentorship, idea-sharing, and support
· New Graduate Friendly: Structured mentorship program and ongoing guidance from our Clinical Coordinator
· Commitment to Growth: Access to continuing education and hands-on experience with advanced treatment approaches
· Innovative Programs & Equipment: Including Intensive Suit Therapy, CIMT, Adaptive Sports, Ayres Sensory Integration®, AAC evaluations, and a Motion Analysis Lab
· Community Impact: Opportunities to serve both in our clinic and local school systems
Work-Life Balance You Can Count On:
· Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
· Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
· Fridays: Summer - OFF
· No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements
If you’re looking for a career where you can grow professionally, feel supported, and truly make a difference in the lives of children and families, this is the place for you.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
- Permanent/Temp OT License required to start
- 12 Month Contract required
· Starting Salary: New Grads - $60,000
· Health Insurance – 100% Employer Paid, effective first day of month after start date
· Life Insurance – a $50,000
· Assurant: Vision And Dental available through payroll deduction
· 403(b) – like a 401(k) for non-profit 501(c) (3) payroll deduction
· Professional Liability Insurance - $1,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate
· Workers Compensation – covered under the Missouri’s Work Comp Law
· Annual Licensing Fees – Center Pays annual renewal fees
· Continuing Education - $750 Stipend and increases every 2 years
· Mentorship – for new graduates for the first year
· $1000 annual tuition reimbursement up to $10,000. Work for a non-profit 10 years to receive student loan forgiveness.
· Relocation help- we will cover the cost of a moving van/truck when a receipt is produced
· Paid holidays – In addition to Federal Holidays, we are off for two weeks at Christmas, Wednesday-Friday at Thanksgiving, with several additional days throughout the year.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about supporting young students and meet the qualifications, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join our PediaStaff team and make a meaningful impact!
Equal Opportunity Employer:
AHSG companies, AHS Staffing (including its division, PediaStaff), AHSA, and Trio Workforce Solutions, are equal employment opportunity employers.
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