Travel Occupational Therapist
Saint Joseph, MO
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Saint Joseph, MO. COTA (MO) and BLS (AHA) required. 13-week travel contract in a hospital occupational therapy unit.

Join a dedicated healthcare team in Saint Joseph, Missouri for a rewarding travel OTA opportunity. This hospital-based occupational therapy position offers hands-on rehabilitation experience, exposure to acute and subacute care, and a supportive clinical environment. Saint Joseph (zip code 64505) is a welcoming community with scenic parks and convenient access to Kansas City.

Job Details

• Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) / COTA
• Location: Saint Joseph, MO (64505) — Northwest Missouri, near Kansas City
• Setting: Hospital – Occupational Therapy Unit (acute care/rehab support)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel OTA job)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 11, 2026 – August 10, 2026)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Shift: 8-hour days (No weekends, no on-call)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1400-$1500/week

Required Qualifications

• Active COTA license in Missouri (COTA – MO) required
• Minimum 1 year OTA experience required; 2 years preferred (hospital, LTC, or rehab experience a plus)
• BLS certification from AHA required; CPR certification required
• Strong clinical skills in therapeutic activities, ADL training, transfers, and mobility assistance
• Experience with clinical documentation, patient-centered care plans, and electronic medical records
• Ability to collaborate with Occupational Therapists, nursing staff, patients, and caregivers

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Occupational Therapist in planning and delivering rehabilitation and therapeutic treatments to improve patient mobility and function
• Provide direct patient care for ADLs, therapeutic exercises, adaptive techniques, and assistive device training
• Monitor patient progress, report changes to the OT, and update patient records and progress notes accurately
• Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and home programs to support recovery and independence
• Maintain treatment areas, therapy equipment, and supplies in safe, clean, working order
• Promote patient safety, dignity, and goals focused on improved quality of life and functional independence

Preferred Experience

• Previous hospital-based OTA experience in acute care, inpatient rehab, or skilled nursing settings
• Experience working with orthopedic, neurological, and medically complex patients
• Comfortable using EMR systems and documenting according to facility standards

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a travel Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in Saint Joseph, MO. Submit your resume/CV and current COTA license to be considered for this hospital travel contract. Join a collaborative rehab team and make a meaningful impact on patient recovery in Northwest Missouri.

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