Occupational Therapy Assistant Job in Mound City, MO

Tide Health Group – Tiffany Heights is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for a long-term care setting in Mound City, Missouri. This is a day shift position working 5x8 hour schedules with no on-call responsibilities and no weekend requirements.

Position Details:

• 91-day contract starting November 2, 2026
• Weekly pay: $1,633
• Day shift only; no evenings, nights, or weekends
• No on-call rotation

Your Responsibilities:

You will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver evidence-based rehabilitative and skilled treatment to patients with cognitive and physical functioning disorders. Your duties include:

• Administer ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, and modalities
• Assist with supportive and assistive devices
• Assess patient progress and communicate findings to the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Report treatment outcome effectiveness and recommend adjustments as needed
• Provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and service providers
• Document treatment minutes and patient records in the electronic system according to regulatory requirements
• Contribute to discharge summaries and participate in care conferences and utilization review meetings
• Collaborate with supervising therapist on DME and supply requests
• Support students under Occupational Therapist guidance
• Participate in facility trainings, in-services, and required conferences

Required Qualifications:

• Active COTA certification
• Current Missouri state license
• Minimum 1 year OTA experience
• Long-term care or rehabilitation experience
• Adherence to NBCOT/AOTA practice standards, code of conduct, and ethics

You will communicate effectively with your supervisor and the health care team regarding patient progress, treatment barriers, and care plans while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and company policies.