Occupational Therapist – Clinton, MO
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Collaborative Care For Successful Futures
Occupational Therapist Job in Clinton, MO
The Pediatric Place is hiring for an Occupational Therapist Job in Clinton, MO to join our collaborative pediatric therapy team serving children and families throughout West Central Missouri. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping children build confidence, independence, and lifelong functional skills.
At The Pediatric Place, we believe in “Collaborative Care for Successful Futures.” Our multidisciplinary team works together to provide comprehensive pediatric therapy services through an interprofessional approach that supports the whole child and their family.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will work with children ages 0–18 in clinic settings, schools, and Missouri First Steps programs. You will help children improve fine motor development, sensory processing, self-regulation, visual motor integration, coping skills, self-care abilities, and functional independence while collaborating closely with a supportive team of pediatric specialists.
Why Join The Pediatric Place?
The Pediatric Place is committed to empowering children and families through compassionate care, innovation, and teamwork. We provide therapists with the tools, support, and collaboration needed to create meaningful outcomes while fostering professional growth and work-life balance.
Our team-oriented culture encourages collaboration between occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, counselors, registered dietitians, and board-certified behavior analysts to ensure every child receives comprehensive and individualized care.
What You’ll Do
As an Occupational Therapist at The Pediatric Place, you will provide individualized therapy services designed to improve functional independence, developmental skills, and overall quality of life for children and adolescents.
You will collaborate with families, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals to create customized treatment plans that support each child’s unique goals and developmental progress.
Supportive Culture & Career Growth
The Pediatric Place offers a positive and supportive environment where therapists are encouraged to grow professionally while making a lasting impact in the lives of children and families. We recognize and appreciate the dedication of our team members and provide opportunities for advancement as our programs continue to expand.
If you are passionate about pediatric occupational therapy and want to join a collaborative team dedicated to helping children succeed, we encourage you to apply for this Occupational Therapist opportunity in Clinton, Missouri.
Compensation:
- Competitive salary ranging from $65,000 – $75,000 annually
- Compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Sign-on bonus available
- Relocation bonus available
- Career advancement opportunities as the program continues to grow
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- CEU reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Education: bachelor degree
Qualifications:
- Current Occupational Therapy license required
- Passion for working with pediatric patients ages 0–18
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to family-centered and patient-centered care
- Experience in pediatric therapy settings preferred
Skills:
- Strong pediatric therapy and patient engagement skills
- Ability to positively impact children and families
- Excellent collaboration and teamwork abilities
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Knowledge of sensory processing and developmental therapy techniques
- Ability to adapt treatment plans to individual patient needs
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
Responsibilities:
- Provide occupational therapy services for children ages 0–18
- Address fine motor development, sensory processing, and self-regulation skills
- Support visual motor integration, self-care skills, and coping strategies
- Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs
- Work in clinic settings, schools, and Missouri First Steps programs
- Collaborate with therapists and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Educate and support families throughout the therapy process
- Maintain accurate documentation and patient records
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Create engaging and developmentally appropriate therapy sessions