Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Saint Joseph, MO
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs
$2,339/weekOverview
- Start Date11/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Resume
- Therapist (1 year)
- 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Description
OT Acute Care Hospital
Role
- OT in an acute care hospital setting
Schedule
- Day shift, 5x8 hours
- Variable start time: 0700-0800
- One weekend day shift per month
- No on-call
- Start time may flex later on Tuesdays/Wednesdays to accommodate shoulder surgery schedules
Required Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in Missouri
- Occupational Therapist (1 year of experience)
- Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NBCOT
Preferred Qualifications
- EPIC experience
Additional Details
- First-time travelers are accepted
- Scrubs must be solid color, no prints; 10 colors are approved
- Contract length: 13 weeks
Employer
Travel Nurses, Inc.
Fantastic!
Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search
Review of Marissa Morgan on Feb 9, 202420 nurses found this helpful
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.
About Saint Joseph, MO
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Saint Joseph, MO here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 86°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with limited public transportation options.
- Diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Saint Joseph has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Variety of restaurants, local art scene, live music venues, sports events, and outdoor activities near the Missouri River.
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