<p>An Occupational Therapist is needed for a full-time acute care position in El Dorado, Kansas. 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 therapy expertise into an acute care environment. El Dorado is a welcoming south-central Kansas community with easy access to Wichita and the amenities of a larger metro area.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Starting pay rate of $35 per hour</li> <li>$10,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Acute care facility employment — stable, institutional setting</li> <li>Daytime schedule with 8-hour day shifts</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility type — serving patients across the inpatient spectrum</li> <li>Occupational Therapy specialty focus with outpatient therapy background valued</li> <li>8-hour day shifts providing a consistent, predictable schedule</li> <li>Position available for immediate start</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Kansas Occupational Therapist license required</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 meet state law requirements for a criminal record check as a condition of employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>El Dorado is a charming city of approximately 13,000 residents in Butler County, situated in south-central Kansas just 30 miles east of Wichita — close enough to enjoy a major metro's dining, shopping, and cultural offerings while living in a lower cost-of-living community. The area features El Dorado State Park, one of Kansas's largest, offering boating, fishing, hiking, and camping on a 4,000-acre reservoir, making it an appealing home base for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.</p>