Travel Occupational Therapist
Rolla, MO
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Travel | Rolla, MO (65401). Hospital-based OTA travel assignment starting April 20, 2026; active Missouri OTA/COTA license required. Join a dedicated healthcare team in a hospital setting supporting patient recovery, independence, and long term care (LTC) rehabilitation.

Job Details – OTA Travel Assignment

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1400 - $1500
• Employment Type: Travel Contract – Occupational Therapy Assistant / OTA
• Location: On-site in Rolla, Missouri (65401) – Rolla healthcare jobs / Missouri OTA jobs
• Setting: Hospital – Occupational Therapy Unit (LTC / Rehabilitation)
• Specialty: Long Term Care (LTC), inpatient rehabilitation
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• End Date: July 20, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts (No weekends, No on-call)
• Hours per Week: 40 hours per week

Qualifications – Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Experience in Long Term Care (LTC), inpatient rehab, or hospital-based occupational therapy
• Active OTA/COTA license in the state of Missouri
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with Occupational Therapists (OTs), nursing, and interdisciplinary healthcare staff
• Proficiency with patient documentation and electronic health records (EHR) / OT documentation
• Skills in ADL training, transfers/gait training, adaptive equipment, positioning, and therapeutic activity instruction

Key Responsibilities – OTA / Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Assist Occupational Therapists in planning and implementing individualized therapy sessions to improve patient mobility, function, and independence
• Provide ADL retraining, therapeutic exercises, transfers, gait training, and use of adaptive equipment for patients in LTC and rehab
• Monitor and encourage patient progress, documenting outcomes and care plans in the EHR
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home safety, adaptive strategies, and caregiver training to support discharge goals
• Collect and update patient medical history, progress notes, and assist with outcome measures
• Maintain treatment areas, equipment, and supplies in safe, clean working order
• Support patient-centered care and quality improvement initiatives within the occupational therapy team

Why Join This Travel OTA Opportunity?

This Rolla, Missouri travel assignment is ideal for OTAs seeking hospital-based experience in LTC and inpatient rehab. Enjoy a supportive team environment, guaranteed 40 hours/week, and a predictable weekday schedule. Rolla offers a welcoming community, scenic parks, and a lower cost of living—perfect for travel therapists seeking balance between work and life.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in Rolla, MO. Submit your resume and active Missouri OTA/COTA license to be considered. Questions? Contact our recruiter for more details about this travel occupational therapy job.

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