Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN
How this pay compares
This posting states $36–$42 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Missouri post a median of $32.94 an hour, the middle half $24.91–$36.13, across 14 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. 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
About the job
Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – PRN
Location: Saint Joseph Chateau, Saint Joseph, MO
Job Type: PRN
Shift: Daytime hours
Join Our Growing Team!
Vertical Health Services is hiring compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our in-house therapy team at Saint Joseph Chateau in Saint Joseph, MO. We’re a locally managed and rapidly growing healthcare provider with rehab facilities across Missouri.
This is a great opportunity to work in one consistent location with supportive leadership, reasonable productivity expectations, and a focus on patient-centered care.
Why Work With Us?
- 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
- Paid CEUs and ongoing clinical training
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Flexible schedule options
- Career development & advancement opportunities
- Local leadership and facility-level decision-making
Qualifications
- Active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Missouri (or eligibility)
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- SNF experience is a plus – but new grads are encouraged to apply!
- Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for patient-centered care
Not Sure About Skilled Nursing?
We get it - but consider this:
We treat many of the same diagnoses as hospital settings, but with more time to connect and care for each patient. It’s a fulfilling setting where you can make a real difference.
Apply Today!
Whether you’re an experienced COTA or a new graduate ready to launch your career, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to join a team where your work is valued - and your growth is supported.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
From St. Joseph Chateau's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About St. Joseph Chateau
St. Joseph Chateau is a 69 (source: Medicare Care Compare: St. Joseph Chateau)-bed nursing home in Saint Joseph, MO, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: St. Joseph Chateau
Based in Saint Joseph, MOHires in MissouriPay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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