Occupational Therapist, Acute Rehabilitation Unit
Saint Joseph, MO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$47-51/hourOverview
- Start Date07/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- 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. Joseph, Missouri
Contract Length:
13 weeks
Job Details
- Discipline: Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Assignment Type: Travel
- Facility Setting: Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU)
- Number of Beds: 18
- Reason for Opening: Replacement of permanent staff
- Number of Positions: 1
- Start Date: ASAP
- Work Schedule: Days, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Hours per Week: 32
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Epic
- Dress Code: Solid colors matching top and bottom, or solid top with black bottom
- Parking: Employee parking available in garage or front lots behind blue line
- Floating: Position requires floating to other inpatient hospital units as part of shared staffing
Required Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in Missouri
- Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
Additional Information
- This is a travel contract position in an inpatient acute rehabilitation setting.
- The role involves working primarily day shifts with some flexibility to float to other units within the hospital.
Employer
Host Healthcare
265 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Very Good Recruiter, i have used Vicky for 3 assignments and she is helpful, courteous and kind Will Culpepper travel nurse since 2020
Cons
None
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Saint Joseph, MO
As a travel nurse 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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