Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - $1,400 to $1,560 per week in Saint Joseph, MO

Company: Acruex Health
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Occupational Therapist Assistant Location: Saint Joseph, MO Agency: Acruex Health Pay: $1,400 to $1,560 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Pay Rate: $35.00 - $39.00/Hourly. Summary: An Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Occupational Therapist Assistant, supports the Occupational Therapist in conducting therapy treatments to improve patients’ mobility and physical health. Their main duties include helping patients perform exercises or treatment plans, recording a patients’ health progress and collecting patients’ medical history or other personal information. Responsibilities: Monitoring a patient’s progress to make sure that they’re successfully completing treatment. Encouraging the patient during their recovery process. Helping patients to improve their quality of life by finding solutions to their problems. Helping injured employees improve their motor skills with the goal of re-entering the workforce. Teaching patients with disabilities to become more independent. Requirements Requirements: 2 years of OT experience Preferred. Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehab Experience Preferred. COTA license Required. CPR Certification Required. BLS Certification, Occupational Therapy Assistant License. Benefits Benefits: Referral Program - for each referral start. Standard Travel Contract Benefits. Supportive work environment in a reputable healthcare setting. Professional development opportunities. Travel stipend as per GSA and 1.5 for OT & Holiday pay. Weekly direct deposit.

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