Travel Contract

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
St. Louis, MO
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs

$2,274/week

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Overview

Start Date09/28/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
Duration13 weeks
Setting
Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,274/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Life insurance

Qualifications

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Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Therapist (1 year)

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other

1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years

Description

OT Acute Care Hospital

Job Overview

Specialty: Occupational Therapy
Setting: Primary inpatient acute care
Facility type: Short term acute care hospital
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Weekend requirement: One weekend every 4 weeks
On-call: Not required
Floating: May float within therapy service lines
First-time travelers: Accepted
Local candidates: Not accepted
Pending state license: Accepted

Required Qualifications

Valid Occupational Therapist license in Missouri
Occupational Therapist (1 year of experience)
Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association

Schedule Notes

Start time may be flexible up to 8:00 AM
Guaranteed hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks
Requested time off limit: No more than 7 days during the 13-week contract

Additional Role Details

Responsibilities include establishing treatment plans, providing treatment, collaborating with patients and care teams, delegating to assistants and techs, and completing documentation
Special equipment used includes SPH equipment, vital carts, iPad interpreter, and ADL supplies

Compliance / Pre-Start Items

Government-issued ID
Background check
Education verification
Employment application
Skills checklist
Professional references
Physical exam
Fit mask testing
TB screening
Drug screening
Flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
Tdap vaccination or declination
Hepatitis B declination
HIPAA acknowledgement
Latex allergy questionnaire
Confidentiality form
Regulatory compliance education
Hand hygiene policy acknowledgment
Fingernail policy acknowledgment
Dress code policy acknowledgment
Vehicle registration
SSN and date of birth confirmation

Notes

Charting system: EPIC
Scrub color: Black or grey
Parking is available for a monthly fee

Employer

Travel Nurses, Inc.

4.4rating(19 reviews)

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Fantastic!

Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search

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About

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$458–5,599/week

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.

Transportation

Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.

Demographics

Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.

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