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Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

St. Joseph Chateau·Saint Joseph, Missouri

Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide compassionate occupational therapy services to a diverse caseload of patients in a skilled nursing facility. Focus on patient-centered care using cutting-edge equipment and modalities to support rehabilitation.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – PRN

Saint Joseph Chateau | Saint Joseph, MO

PRN Shift: Daytime hours

Vertical Health Services is hiring Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our in-house therapy team in Saint Joseph, MO. We're a locally managed, rapidly growing provider with rehab facilities across Missouri - offering one consistent location 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
  • New local leadership focused on quality and collaboration
  • In-house therapy team with dynamic and supportive coworkers
  • Diverse caseloads across multiple specialties
  • Cutting-edge equipment and modalities

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Local leadership and facility-level decision-making
  • 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.

Apply today and join a team where your work is valued and your growth is supported.

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.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with an active Missouri license or eligibility. Strong interpersonal skills are required, and experience in skilled nursing facilities is a plus.

  • professional certificate
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Long-Term Care
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Short-Term Rehab
  • Orthopedic Rehab
  • Neurological Rehab

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
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Hiring organization

St. Joseph Chateau

Welcome to Vertical Health Services! We are a leading healthcare company managing skilled nursing facilities across the US. Our dedicated team provides personalized care, state-of-the-art services, and a nurturing environment. Join us in elevating healthcare standards and making...

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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PRN OTA roles in Missouri

Missouri PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant roles are often driven by coverage needs in skilled nursing and rehabilitation settings, so openings can appear when facilities need flexible support. These positions are competitive because employers commonly look for an accredited OTA graduate with an active Missouri license or eligibility, and SNF experience can help, though new graduates may still be considered if they have strong interpersonal skills. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save research time.

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