PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant - Acute Care
Listed compensation
$35-$40/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Job Overview & Responsibilities
Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants who are ready to elevate their career while making a real difference in the lives of patients and our communities.
Why Join PT Solutions?
PT Solutions works together with Northeast Regional Medical Center to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area. We have been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace five years in a row, including 2026!
At PT Solutions, we are founded by clinicians. Our mission is expanding access to transformative care because people matter—people who need care, and our people who provide care.
As part of our team, you’ll join innovators and advocates, passionate about advancing access to quality care and making a lasting impact on patients, communities, and the industry. That means more collaboration for evidence-based therapy when and where it’s needed. It also means tangible opportunities for your future through learning and advancement.
PRN Shift/Hour Requirements: 2 weekend day shifts per month, 1 major holiday, 1 minor holiday
Clinic Information: Northeast Regional Medical Center is a 93-bed hospital with a level III trauma center and broad range of medical and surgical services. Its connection to Kirkville’s osteopathic medical education community also places therapists in a healthcare environment with a strong medical education presence.
- Your Responsibilities as an Acute Care Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Prepare equipment for treatment and assist an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients
- Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals
Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members
Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I. e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)
Qualifications & Pay Range
Qualifications
- Graduate ACOTE approved occupational therapy assistant program
- Current or pending state licensure
- Basic Life Support certification
Compensation
Pay Range: $35.00-$40.00 an hour (Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)
Company Overview
A Top Workplace
At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.
From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.
PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.
This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.
Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services to patients in an acute care hospital setting. Assist in the implementation of treatment plans to improve patient functional independence.
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$86k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Missouri | 196 active | 9,123 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri Occupational Therapist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment202 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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