COTA
Location: St. Louis, MO
Start Date: 12-08-2025
End Date: 03-09-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Day shifts
Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week
Candidate Pay Rate: Not provided
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of an OT to help residents regain independence
- Implement and carry out individualized treatment plans focused on ADLs, mobility, and functional goals
- Document resident progress accurately and timely in the medical record to support care continuity
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and discharge planning
- Educate residents and families on safe techniques, adaptive equipment, and home strategies to support function
- Monitor and adjust interventions based on resident response and clinical reasoning
Qualifications
- Current COTA certification required
- Active or eligible for Missouri state licensure or registration as required
- Comfortable working in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
- All experience levels considered, including new grads — we welcome enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
- Basic life support/CPR preferred or willing to obtain
Education
- Associate degree or completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- COTA certification from an approved program
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of occupational therapy approaches for ADLs, transfers, and mobility
- Experience or comfort with SNF documentation and regulatory expectations
- Strong communication and teamwork skills for interdisciplinary collaboration
- Ability to safely assist with adaptive equipment, splints, and therapeutic modalities
- Good clinical reasoning and progress measurement skills
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay — exact rate to be discussed with recruiter
- Overtime eligibility for those who love going the extra mile
- Supportive team environment where your skills are celebrated
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement when available
- Flexible scheduling opportunities to help you balance life and work
- Referral bonus program because friends who work together are fun
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a COTA? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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