Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Humansville, MO
Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 05-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day shift) — 8-hour shifts. Start times are flexible but requested to begin before 6:00 AM and no later than 10:00 AM; consistent schedule to be communicated with DOR. 35 guaranteed work week (GWW).
Hours per Week: 35
Candidate Pay Rate: $41 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary OTA interventions under OT supervision
- Deliver ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, and modalities to support patient function
- Use assistive and supportive devices to enhance patient independence
- Assess patient progress and communicate treatment adjustments to the supervising Occupational Therapist
- Accurately document all clinical care and treatment minutes in the electronic record per regulatory requirements
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings such as patient care conferences and utilization review
- Provide consultation and education to patients, families, caregivers, and other providers
- Support discharge planning by providing input to the supervising OT and preparing required documentation
- Coordinate DME/supplies with the supervising OT as needed
- Supervise and support OTA students during Level II fieldwork under OT guidance
Qualifications
- Active OTA license/registration required (State licensure in Missouri; Compact allowed)
- Minimum 1 year of OTA experience preferred (LTC or SNF experience required); new grads considered with Level II fieldwork experience
- Adherence to NBCOT / AOTA standards, state practice acts, and professional ethics
- Comfortable with electronic documentation and accurate treatment minutes recording
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with supervisors and interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to participate in required facility and company trainings and meetings
Education
- Completion of an accredited OTA program (Associate degree or diploma) or equivalent
- Level II fieldwork required for new graduates
Knowledge & Skills
- ADL retraining techniques and functional task analysis
- Therapeutic activities and therapeutic exercise planning
- Use of modalities and assistive/supportive devices
- Patient assessment and progress reporting to supervising OT
- Electronic health record documentation and treatment minute tracking
- DME coordination and basic supplies management
- Student supervision and mentorship during Level II fieldwork
- Effective interdisciplinary communication and care planning
Benefits
- Supportive travel contract structure with clear expectations and a welcoming team
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current
- Opportunity to build LTC/SNF specialty experience and professional growth
- Participation in facility and company trainings, in-services, and conferences
- Flexible scheduling options that respect work-life balance
- A collaborative environment where your input on patient outcomes matters
- Student supervision opportunities — great for mentorship and career visibility
- A workplace that values best-practice care, ethics, and continued learning
Travel Perks: Explore Humansville, MO
Explore the peaceful Ozarks vibe while on assignment. Humansville sits within driving distance of outdoor favorites like Stockton Lake and several scenic state parks, offering boating, fishing, hiking, and picnic spots for weekend unwinding. Short drives take you to larger hubs such as Bolivar and Springfield for museums, local dining, farmers markets, and cultural attractions. Enjoy small-town charm with easy access to nature adventures — perfect for those who like their weekends outdoors and their weekdays meaningful.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Occupational Therapist Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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