Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,145 to $1,345 per week in Mound City, MO

We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a great facility. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you’ll help patients regain the skills they need for everyday life. If you’re ready to make a real difference, apply today and a recruiter will reach out with the details.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active COTA license in Missouri or compact licensure eligible.
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience. (Required)
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility, Long Term Care, or Rehab settings. (Required)
• Familiarity with ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, and documentation of treatment minutes per regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and communicate patient progress effectively.
• BLS certification may be required from AHA or ARC. (May be required)
• Ability to document in electronic medical records and maintain accurate patient records.
• Willingness to participate in facility meetings, trainings, and in-services as required.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: 8 hour days; 35 GWW.
• Weekend Requirement: None.
• License Requirement: Compact licensure accepted.
• Floating: Candidate may be required to float to other facilities as needed.

Location Highlights

Discover Mound City, MO and surrounding attractions within reasonable drives. The city sits near the Missouri River and is approximately 60 miles northwest of St. Joseph, offering riverfront access and boating opportunities within a 1-hour drive. Mound City is within about 90 minutes of Kansas City, providing urban museums, professional sports, and a major airport for quick travel. Outdoor recreation is available at nearby Weston Bend State Park and Lewis and Clark State Park, both within roughly a 45–75 minute drive, offering hiking, fishing, and scenic overlooks. The area suits a quiet, small-town lifestyle with access to regional cultural events, historic sites, and weekend excursions to larger metropolitan amenities.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be.
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email.
• Competitive Referral Bonuses.
• 100% Paid Housing Available.
• Travel & License Reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a Travel COTA and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with the details.