Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - $1,280 to $1,440 per week in Saint Louis, MO

Company: Acruex Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 28, 2026

Job Description:

Occupational Therapist Assistant Location: Saint Louis, MO Agency: Acruex Health Pay: $1,280 to $1,440 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Pay Rate: $32.00 - $36.00/Hourly. Summary: An 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. Occupational Therapy Assistants are responsible for treating patients with therapeutic and self-care activities. The job requires candidates to perform a variety of duties including the following: 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 Updating patient records for the Occupational Therapist Keeping the office, treatment room and equipment in good order Teaching patients, family members or other Caregivers skills and techniques to help with the patients’ treatment program Requirements Requirements: Active MO Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License Required. Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required. 2 years of OT/COTA experience Highly Preferred. Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehab Experience Highly Preferred. BLS Certification. 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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