Job Description:

Join Mercy Pittsburg in Pittsburg, Kansas, for a 13-week travel occupational therapy assignment on an 8-hour day schedule. This role offers the chance to work on the Acute Rehabilitation Unit, providing specialized inpatient rehab services without the need to float to other units. You'll be working closely with a small but dedicated team in a facility that emphasizes personalized care. The setting combines the intimacy of a 12-bed hospital with the opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ recovery journeys. Expect a steady schedule of 40 hours per week, with the possibility of working a Saturday on a PRN basis. Enjoy a weekly gross pay of approximately $2,028.56, with a local rate that’s $10 below the travel bill rate.

Weather:

During this time of year, the weather in Pittsburg typically offers warm days with plenty of sunshine, making it ideal for outdoor activities. Evenings can cool down slightly, creating a comfortable balance for both daytime adventures and restful evenings.

Fun Things To Do:

• Explore Wilderness Park: Walk wooded trails, enjoy creek views, and unwind outdoors.
• Day trip to Joplin, MO: About 40 minutes away—visit local shops or enjoy a riverside park.
• Visit Kansas Crossing Casino & Hotel: Try your luck, dine, or catch live entertainment.
• Discover Pittsburg State University: Home of the Pitt State Gorillas, with cultural events and sports.
• Day trip to Springfield, MO: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes away—explore museums, gardens, and local attractions.

Job Specifics:

Location: Pittsburg, Kansas
Shift: 8-hour days, Monday through Friday, with Saturday PRN available
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 40 hours

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including life insurance, accident, etc.
• Referral Program
• Housing Options
• Continuing Education Program
• 401(k)
• License and Certificate Reimbursement
• Paid Bereavement Leave