Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,249 to $1,449 per week in Springfield, MO

We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a hospital in Springfield, MO. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain the skills needed for everyday life in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with details.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active Missouri COTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Required experience: inpatient rehabilitation and/or acute care experience. This is client-specific and required.
• Experience working with patients recovering from stroke, brain or spinal cord injury, amputations, or complex orthopedic injuries preferred.
• Familiarity with common inpatient rehab equipment such as patient lifts, specialized beds, and gait training devices preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital (Inpatient Rehabilitation).
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 08:00–16:30.
• Assignment requires inpatient rehabilitation setting skills and may include work on dedicated stroke or brain-injury units.

Location Highlights

Springfield, MO offers a mix of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within convenient driving distances. Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park is 2 miles from downtown and features an arboretum and botanical center, supporting an active, suburban lifestyle. The Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is about a 15-minute drive and provides hiking trails and historical interpretation for weekend exploration. The Jordan Valley Park and the Springfield Art Museum are within a 10–15 minute commute, offering urban cultural amenities and riverfront walking paths. Branson is approximately 45 miles south for additional live entertainment and lake recreation at Table Rock Lake. The city has regional transit options and is a central location for access to the Ozarks for hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking opportunities.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment to patient care. A recruiter will provide full benefits and assignment specifics during outreach.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel COTA to gain flexibility and clinical variety while supporting inpatient rehabilitation patients. A recruiter will contact you with options for direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts.

EEO Statement

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.