Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Missouri post a median of $32.87 an hour, the middle half $26.25–$35, across 19 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Missouri earn a median of $31.77 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapy assistants in Missouri: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Missouri issues and accepts OT Compact privileges: an occupational therapist or OT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Missouri license. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.
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About the job
- Full Time & Part Time Availability
- Joplin, MO and surrounding areas
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant's work in conjunction with the licensed occupational therapist to regularly evaluate and reassess patients' care plans, treatment objectives, and interventions. They provide updates on interventions and patient progress during designated meetings, and also contribute to the screening and evaluation procedures.
Benefit
- Multiple Major Medical Plans to Choose From (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Flexibility, competitive pay, paid mileage, benefits package, and 401K!
- Spousal Insurance
- PTO
- Orientation and training tailored to your needs as a new hire.
- Motivational PHC culture, training, and Supportive Home Health Team.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, provide assigned occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with the established physician’s Plan of Care and in compliance with all applicable federal, state and agency regulations, policies and procedures.
- Performs direct occupational therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician and in accordance with the established Plan of Care and under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Participates in communication and case conference activities to promote maximum continuity and quality of patient care services.
- Maintains compliance with the Business Code of Ethics.
- Demonstrates ongoing compliance with agency standards, policies, procedures, state and federal regulations, state practice acts for licensed personnel, and payor requirements.
- Provides legible, accurate, timely, and complete documentation of all care and services provided to patients as assigned and in accordance with the physician’s orders and established agency standards.
- Communicates and collaborates with team members to review, revise, and update the patient’s plan of care and to set new goals as current problems resolve.
- Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
- COTA certification required.
- Home care or rehab experience preferred.
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About Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Springfield, MO providing nursing and therapy care at home. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, caregivers and therapists. Source: CMS Home Health Care Agencies
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