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Ignite Medical Resorts
St. Peters, Missouri

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27-$34/hr

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Job Description

We are on Fire St. Peter's! Ignite Medical Resort St. Peter's is Hiring!

NEW! With Ignite University Educational Assistance Program, CURRENT IGNITE COTAs CAN BECOME AN OT AND EARN UP TO $50,000 TOWARD YOUR STUDENT LOANS!!

If you want to work with a company who values and appreciates its employees, join Ignite Medical Resorts and help us to Extinguish the Stereotype! We are a state-of-the-art rehabilitation resort where we combine uncompromising luxury, never before seen amenities, and the highest quality care to provide a superior rapid rehabilitation experience.

Our Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant play a vital role in our resident and guest outcomes and overall experience. We are looking for passionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to become a part of our facility's compassionate and hospitable care-giving team.

Hours: Full Time

If you are dedicated, compassionate, dependable and energetic – WE WANT YOU!

Awesome Benefits That Ignite Team Members Can Expect

IN-HOUSE THERAPY TEAM, NO CONTRACT COMPANIES

Competitive Wages

  • GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING HEALTH, DENTAL & VISION
  • 401K PLAN WITH EMPLOYER MATCH

Paid Time Off

HOLIDAY PAY

Complimentary High-Performance Uniforms

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS - LIFE/AD&D, STD, LTD, CRITICAL ILLNESS, ACCIDENT, HOSPITAL INDEMNITY

Short-TERM and Long-TERM Disability

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

SUPERHERO IN SCRUBS – ONE-OF-A-KIND REWARDS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Ignite University—Paid Training and Certification

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT OPTIONS

Employer Paid Life Insurance

RASMUSSEN COLLEGE 20% DISCOUNT FOR IN PERSON CLASSES

Hospitality and Teamwork Focused Culture

50% OFF IN OUR ON-SITE RESTAURANT AND LUXECAFE PROUDLY SERVING STARBUCKS

A Commitment to Technology

FREE PLANET FITNESS MEMBERSHIP

On Demand Pay

COMPANY SPONSORED DOORDASH DELIVERY SERVICE

Advancement Opportunities

SUPER PERKS PROGRAM PET INSURANCE 12%-30% DISCOUNTS

Subsidized Child Care Benefits

Ignite Medical Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

  • Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
  • Active applicable state certification
  • Clean background check
  • Authorized to work in the United States of America

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant plays a vital role in resident and guest outcomes by providing high-quality rehabilitation care. They work as part of a compassionate and hospitable team to deliver a superior rapid rehabilitation experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient careClinical documentationTherapeutic interventionsPatient assessmentCompassionate careTeam collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Ota Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

3
<$80k
2
$80k-90k
0
$90k-100k
1
$108k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

0
1-2
0
3-4
0
5-6
5
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Sacramento, California

$47-$52/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, School-Based

St. Vincent's Health Partners · Yonkers, New York

$85k
#3

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

$63k-$84k
#4

Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant-PRN

$58k-$79k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in St. Peters

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,662/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ignite Medical Resorts

Hospitals and Health Care
Park Ridge, Illinois
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

In-house therapy team, no contract companies
Competitive wages
Generous benefits package including health, dental & vision
401K plan with employer match
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Complimentary high-performance uniforms
Voluntary benefits - life/AD&D, STD, LTD, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity