<p>An acute care facility in El Dorado, Kansas is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join its therapy team on a full-time basis. This position offers a compelling $10,000 sign-on bonus and a starting pay rate of $35 per hour, making it a strong opportunity for an experienced OT ready to bring outpatient expertise into an acute care environment. El Dorado provides a low-cost, community-oriented lifestyle within easy reach of Wichita, offering the stability of a permanent placement with immediate availability.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Starting pay rate of $35 per hour</li> <li>$10,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>8-hour day shifts — consistent, predictable schedule</li> <li>Immediate opening — fast credentialing and start timeline</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting with occupational therapy services</li> <li>8-hour day shifts with no stated evening or weekend rotation</li> <li>Role draws on outpatient therapy experience applied within an acute care context</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Kansas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Kansas Occupational Therapist license required at time of start</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of outpatient occupational therapy experience required</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>El Dorado is a welcoming small city in Butler County, Kansas, situated approximately 30 miles east of Wichita — close enough to access a major metro's amenities while enjoying a quieter, affordable pace of life. The area features El Dorado State Park, one of Kansas's largest, offering boating, fishing, hiking, and camping on a 4,000-acre reservoir. Butler County's strong sense of community, low cost of living, and proximity to Wichita's dining, arts, and airport make El Dorado an appealing base for clinicians who value both outdoor recreation and urban convenience within reach.</p>