Occupatonal Therapist
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This posting states $55–$65 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in Missouri post a median of $56.50 an hour, the middle half $47.97–$56.50, across 7 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in Missouri earn a median of $27.36 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) – PRN | $55–$65/HR
AURORA HEALTH AND REHAB | ROLLA, MO
PRN: $55–$65/hour
Vertical Health Services is hiring Occupational Therapists 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 and supportive local leadership.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and treat patients across a diverse caseload - orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on 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
- New local leadership focused on quality and collaboration
- In-house therapy team with dynamic and supportive coworkers
- Diverse caseloads across multiple specialties
- Cutting-edge equipment and modalities
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Local leadership and facility-level decision-making
What You'll Need
- Active Occupational Therapist license in Missouri (or eligibility)
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy 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 OTs 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.
From Vertical Health Services's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Vertical Health Services
Vertical Health Services operates 15 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, opens in a new tab) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Missouri, Tennessee and Washington. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
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