Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $800 per week
Farmington, MO, 63640, USA
- $8 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- COTA
- school-based therapy
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides therapy services to middle and high school students with special needs in school-based settings, collaborating with Occupational Therapists to implement individualized plans. This is a 20-week travel assignment based in Farmington, Missouri, requiring 40 hours per week. The role focuses on supporting students in self-contained or MAP-A classrooms to aid their academic and social development.
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Farmington, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: 20 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Location: Farmington, Missouri
Grade Levels: Middle School & High School
Start Date: January 11th – End of School Year
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Exact hours TBD)
Amergis is looking for a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our school-based team and make a meaningful impact on students’ lives. In this role, you’ll provide therapy services to students with higher needs, primarily in self-contained or MAP-A classrooms. While most students are elementary-aged (K–6), you’ll also support a few at the secondary level. You’ll collaborate closely with Occupational Therapists to implement individualized plans that help students thrive academically and socially.
What You’ll Do- Deliver therapy services based on OT-developed plans.
- Support students with significant needs in classroom settings.
- Partner with OTs and school staff to ensure seamless care and progress.
- Manage a caseload (details finalized after OT meeting).
- Active COTA license in Missouri.
- Experience in school-based or pediatric settings is preferred.
- Flexibility to work across multiple campuses
- An OTA who enjoys working with Middle & High School students with special needs.
- Able to work as a team player.
- Must be able to complete the school year.
- Able to work 40-hours per week.
- No testing responsibilities.
- Collaborative team environment with experienced OTs.
Please contact Ruthie Today! Ruthie Shonborn
National Recruitment Manager
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?Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Amergis Healthcare, Inc.-Allied Job ID #1068254. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-AlliedAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.




