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Job description
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full-Time & PRN | $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
Advanced Care of Saint Joseph | Saint Joseph, MO
Full-Time: $30-35/hour, plus a $4,000 sign-on bonus
PRN: $35-42/hour
Shift: Daytime hours
Vertical Health Services is hiring Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our in-house therapy team in Saint Joseph, MO. We're a locally managed, rapidly growing provider with 11 rehab facilities across Missouri - offering one consistent location, no travel between buildings, and supportive local leadership.
What You'll Do
Assist in delivering treatment plans across a diverse caseload - orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care
Work under the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist to support patients' functional independence
Collaborate with an in-house interdisciplinary therapy team
Document care and track patient progress in line with SNF standards
Use current equipment and modalities
Why Work Here $4,000 sign-on bonus (full-time)
One facility, zero travel between buildings
New local leadership focused on quality and collaboration
Reasonable productivity expectations
Paid CEUs and ongoing clinical training
Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance
$100/month company HSA contribution
Daily Pay option
401(k) retirement plan
Employer-paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
20 days PTO
Personal day benefit
Flexible scheduling options
Career development and advancement opportunities
What You'll Need Active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Missouri (or eligibility)
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach
SNF experience is a plus, but new grads are encouraged to apply.
New to skilled nursing? Many COTAs here treat the same diagnoses seen in hospital settings with more time to connect with and care for each patient.
Apply today and join a team where your work is valued and your growth is supported.
Vertical Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
Worksite address
kansas city, MO, 64101, US
Who can apply
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