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Occupational Therapy Assistant - Long Term Care
St. Louis, Missouri
Atrium Place Health and Rehabilitation

$1,389-1,778/week

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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Temp

Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

An Occupational Therapy Assistant supports the Occupational Therapist in conducting therapy treatments to improve patients’ mobility and physical health. Key responsibilities include:

Helping patients perform exercises or treatment plans
Recording patients’ health progress and collecting medical history
Treating patients with therapeutic and self-care activities
Monitoring patient progress to ensure successful treatment completion
Encouraging patients during their recovery process
Assisting injured employees to improve motor skills for workforce re-entry
Teaching patients with disabilities to become more independent
Updating patient records for the Occupational Therapist
Maintaining the office, treatment room, and equipment
Teaching patients, family members, or caregivers skills and techniques to support treatment programs

Required Qualifications

Active Missouri Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License (or Compact license)
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
2 years of OT/COTA experience highly preferred
Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation experience highly preferred
Resume submission required
COTA skills checklist from within the last year required
0-1 supervisory reference from within the last year required

Additional Information

Employment type: Temporary
Experience working with both acute and chronically ill patients is valued
Position involves working in a long-term care setting during day shifts

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.

About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 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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