OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - PRN

Vertical Health Services; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Health Services is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for PRN shifts in Rolla, MO. Join our in-house therapy team at Aurora Health and Rehab and contribute to orthopedic, neurological, short-term and long-term rehab cases.

You will work under an Occupational Therapist, document progress, and utilize current modalities to promote patient independence. We encourage new grads with SNF exposure to apply, and licensure in Missouri or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri COTA license or eligibility.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach.
• SNF experience is a plus, but new grads are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering treatment plans across a diverse caseload - orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care
• Work under the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist to support patients' functional independence
• Collaborate with an in-house interdisciplinary therapy team
• Document care and track patient progress in line with SNF standards
• Use current equipment and modalities

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Missouri OT license or eligibility

Graduate of an accredited COTA program

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – PRN | $30–$38/hr

Aurora Health and Rehab | Rolla, MO

PRN: $35–$38/hr

Vertical Health Services is hiring Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our in-house therapy team in Rolla, MO. We're a locally managed, rapidly growing provider with 16 rehab facilities across Missouri - offering one consistent location, no travel between buildings, and supportive local leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in delivering treatment plans across a diverse caseload - orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care
• Work under the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist to support patients' functional independence
• Collaborate with an in-house interdisciplinary therapy team
• Document care and track patient progress in line with SNF standards
• Use current equipment and modalities

Why Work Here

• One facility, zero travel between buildings
• New local leadership focused on quality and collaboration
• In-house therapy team with dynamic and supportive coworkers
• Cutting-edge equipment and modalities

What You’ll Need

• Active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Missouri (or eligibility)
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach

SNF experience is a plus, but new grads are encouraged to apply.

New to skilled nursing? Many COTAs here treat the same diagnoses seen in hospital settings with more time to connect with and care for each patient.

Vertical Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.