Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full-Time & PRN

Aurora Health and Rehab | Rolla, MO

Full-Time: $30–$36/hour, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus PRN: $35–$38/hour

Vertical Health Services is hiring Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our in-house therapy team in Rolla, MO. We're a locally managed, rapidly growing provider with 16 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

• $5,000 sign-on bonus (full-time)
• One facility, zero travel between buildings
• New local leadership focused on quality and collaboration
• In-house therapy team with dynamic and supportive coworkers
• Cutting-edge equipment and modalities
• Paid CEUs and ongoing clinical training

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 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.