Occupational Therapist (Acute Care)
St. Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus
$47-51/hourOverview
- Start Date04/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Assignment
Location: St Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: February 23, 2026
Setting: Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)
Facility Size: Approximately 60 beds (combined)
Job Details
- Reason for opening: Contractor replacement
- Coverage area includes St. Louis and St. Louis South
- Work schedule: Monday to Friday, day shifts; weekends available to flex
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: ProTouch
- Dress code: Navy blue scrub colors
- Parking: Free onsite
Required Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in Missouri
- Minimum of 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience
- Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
Additional Information
- Position may require floating to other units within the coverage area
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
This opportunity is ideal for an Occupational Therapist with acute care experience seeking a travel assignment in a long-term acute care setting.
Employer
Host Healthcare
222 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
THE best recruiter I have worked with in my 4 years as a traveler. Natalie has stellar communication, responding promptly to text messages (my preferred choice of communication), and listens without judgement. Whether it's rate negotiations, shift preferences, or a general concern about the facility Natalie has never left me feeling unsupported. Additionally, dealing with Host Healthcare has been a seamless experience from compliance and onboarding.
Cons
Generally speaking, Host Healthcare doesn't always have the highest rate on the market. Having gone with competing agencies in the past, I have often been disappointed and unsupported and ultimately found it wasn't worth the small pay bump
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About Saint Louis, MO
As a travel nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- 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.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- 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.
- 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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