Occupational Therapy Assistant

Advanced Care of St. Joseph • St. Joseph, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Vertical Health Services is hiring compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) to join their in-house therapy team at Advanced Care of Saint Joseph in Saint Joseph, Missouri. This is a full-time or PRN opportunity with daytime hours. The company is a locally managed and rapidly growing healthcare provider with 11 rehab facilities across Missouri. This role offers the chance to work in one consistent location with supportive leadership, reasonable productivity expectations, and a focus on patient-centered care. The position involves diverse caseloads including orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care, utilizing cutting-edge equipment and modalities. The company emphasizes that skilled nursing facilities treat many of the same diagnoses as hospital settings but with more time to connect and care for patients, making it a fulfilling setting to make a real difference.

Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Missouri (or eligibility)
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for patient-centered care

Nice To Haves

• SNF experience is a plus
• New grads are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to patients.
• Work with diverse caseloads including orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care.
• Utilize cutting-edge equipment and modalities.

Benefits

• Generous Sign-On Bonus (for full-time hires)
• No travel between buildings – all hours in one facility
• New local leadership focused on quality and collaboration
• In-house therapy teams with dynamic and supportive coworkers
• Diverse caseloads – orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care
• Cutting-edge equipment and modalities
• Paid CEUs and ongoing clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• $100/month company contribution to an HSA account
• Daily Pay Option
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer paid life insurance 1x annual salary
• Paid time off (PTO) - 20 days
• Personal Day Benefit
• Flexible schedule options
• Career development & advancement opportunities
• Local leadership and facility-level decision-making

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree