Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Springfield, MO

Key Responsibilities Provide occupational therapy assistant services to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, including those recovering from neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and debility-related conditions. Why Join Us Work in a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

Job Title

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location

Springfield, MO | Inpatient Rehabilitation

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 12 Weeks | Days | Onsite | Expected 36 hours/week | Weekday shift: 7:00a–4:30p; Weekend shift: 7:30a–4:00p | No call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assistant services to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, including those recovering from neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and debility-related conditions
• Work with a diverse patient population including geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients (ages 13 and older)
• Utilize advanced rehabilitation equipment including EKSO, InMotion UE Robotic, and body weight support systems
• Document patient care and progress using UDS and Epic electronic health record systems
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary rehab team to support individualized patient recovery goals and functional improvement

Required Qualifications

• Active COTA licensure/certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience treating neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and debility diagnoses
• Familiarity with high-tech rehabilitation equipment and robotic therapy devices
• Strong teamwork, communication, work ethic, and professional responsibility

Why Join Us

• Work in a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
• Gain experience in a specialized rehab environment featuring cutting-edge therapy technology and a dedicated, collaborative clinical team