<p>An acute care facility in El Dorado, Kansas is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join its therapy team on a permanent basis. This role offers a strong starting hourly rate paired with a substantial sign-on bonus, making it a compelling opportunity for an experienced OT ready to bring outpatient expertise into an acute care environment. El Dorado sits in south-central Kansas, offering a low cost of living and easy access to the Wichita metro area just 30 miles west.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Starting pay rate of $35 per hour</li> <li>$10,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Daytime, 8-hour day shifts — no evening or overnight commitment</li> <li>Employment subject to criminal background check per Kansas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting with occupational therapy services</li> <li>8-hour day shifts providing a consistent, predictable schedule</li> <li>Outpatient therapy experience directly applicable to patient caseload and treatment planning</li> <li>Immediate opening — position available for prompt start</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Kansas Occupational Therapist license required at time of hire</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of experience in outpatient therapy</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Must successfully complete a criminal background check as required by Kansas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>El Dorado is a welcoming small city of approximately 13,000 residents in Butler County, Kansas, offering an affordable cost of living and a relaxed pace of life without sacrificing access to urban amenities. The city sits just 30 miles east of Wichita, giving residents easy reach to a full range of dining, shopping, entertainment, and a major regional airport. El Dorado Lake — a 8,000-acre reservoir — provides year-round outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, hiking, and camping right at the community's doorstep.</p>