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Occupational Therapy Assistant - Long-Term Care – UHC Staffing

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Long-Term Care

Location: St. Louis, MO

Start Date: 04-13-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 8-hour day shifts (specific start/end times vary), schedule varies with possible float; PRN-style role with 0 hours guaranteed

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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

Monitor patient progress and document outcomes to support individualized treatment plans
Assist patients with therapeutic exercises and ADL training to improve independence
Encourage and motivate patients through their recovery journey with empathy and positivity
Update patient records and communicate observations to the supervising Occupational Therapist
Maintain treatment room and equipment to ensure a safe therapy environment
Teach patients, families, and caregivers techniques to support ongoing treatment at home

Qualifications

Active Missouri Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license (Compact allowed)
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Resume and recent COTA skills checklist (within the last year) required
0-1 supervisory reference from within the last year required
2 years of OT/COTA experience highly preferred; long-term care or rehabilitation experience highly preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Patient progress monitoring and documentation best practices
Therapeutic exercise assistance and treatment plan implementation
Activities of daily living (ADL) training and motor skills rehabilitation
Patient/caregiver teaching and communication skills
Equipment maintenance and safe use of therapy tools
Medical history collection and basic patient information gathering

Benefits

Supportive team environment that values your clinical skills and growth
Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
Paid time off and flexible scheduling options to help you recharge
Opportunities for professional development and on-the-job training
Comprehensive onboarding with an experienced clinical team
Employee referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Occupational Therapy Assistant - Long-Term Care? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

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