Embark on a compelling chapter as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Rolla, Missouri, where your clinical compassion meets an opportunity to shape meaningful outcomes in a supportive, dynamic setting. In this specialty, you will collaborate with experienced occupational therapists to implement tailored plans that enhance activities of daily living, refine motor skills, and empower clients to participate fully in work, school, and community life. This assignment begins December 1, 2025, and runs for a multiweek period, offering continuity and the chance to deepen your practice across diverse patient populations. You will witness small victories that accumulate into lasting independence, and you’ll do so with a team that values your contributions and invites you to lead through example.

Location benefits: Rolla sits in the heart of Missouri’s Ozarks, where scenic trails, tranquil parks, and welcoming neighborhoods create an inviting backdrop for busy healthcare professionals. The region offers affordable living, a vibrant local culture, and convenient access to outdoor recreation—from hiking and fishing to state parks and historical sites. For those who crave broader horizons, our program also provides the opportunity to work in various locations across the U.S., broadening clinical exposure, building cross-site connections, and enriching your professional panorama while you maintain your base in Rolla when you’re not traveling. Missouri’s diverse landscapes and communities offer a balanced lifestyle that supports focus during the workweek and fulfilling exploration on days off.

Role specifics and benefits: In this role, you’ll support occupational therapy sessions by setting up equipment, guiding therapeutic activities, documenting progress notes, and adjusting interventions under OT supervision. You’ll assist clients with adaptive strategies for self-care, mobility, cognition, and social participation, prioritizing safety, dignity, and individualized goals. The position provides pathways for professional growth within the occupational therapy assistant spectrum, exposure to diverse patient populations, and opportunities to elevate your competencies through mentorship and continuing education support. Competitive compensation includes weekly pay ranging from $1,473 to $1,617, with no guaranteed hours, reflecting the flexible, travel-forward nature of the assignment. In addition, you’ll be eligible for a bonus program, housing assistance, and contract extension opportunities that acknowledge reliability and impact. Comprehensive, 24/7 support while traveling with our company ensures you have trusted guidance, resources, and assistance at any hour, wherever your assignments take you, from Rolla to new locations across the country.

Company values: Our organization is devoted to empowering staff, fostering clear career pathways, and cultivating a supportive, inclusive work culture. We champion autonomy, collaboration, and ongoing learning, ensuring you have the tools, mentorship, and encouragement to grow within the specialty and explore leadership or advanced practice avenues if you choose. We believe strong teams thrive when every voice is heard, when careers are built on defined trajectories, and when compassion guides every patient, family, and colleague interaction.

Call to action: If you’re ready to join a company that values your clinical expertise and is committed to your professional development, apply now. This is your chance to contribute to meaningful care in Rolla, enjoy Missouri’s natural beauty, and broaden your horizons by exploring varied settings across the United States. Start date is December 1, 2025, with a multiweek assignment designed to help you settle in, deliver impactful OT services, and grow in your specialty.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

TLC Nursing is a nationwide healthcare staffing agency that provides high-quality, dependable healthcare professionals to hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and home health organizations across the United States. Built on the values of trust, reliability, integrity, and exceptional patient care, TLC Nursing has become a preferred partner for facilities looking for consistent and compassionate clinical support.

We place Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Allied Health professionals, Travel Healthcare Workers, and more. Through a people-first approach and deep industry expertise, we match the right clinicians to the right opportunities while supporting them throughout their entire assignment.

Shift Shield – Industry-Exclusive Protection

TLC Nursing is the only company in the healthcare staffing industry to offer Shift Shield — a program designed to protect clinicians from preventable assignment disruptions and ensure they are compensated fairly when facilities cancel shifts unexpectedly.

Shift Shield provides:

• Guaranteed compensation for last-minute or preventable facility-driven cancellations
• Protection against income loss, giving clinicians peace of mind
• A consistent and fair work experience, unmatched by competitors
• Increased transparency between TLC Nursing, clinicians, and facilities

This unique program demonstrates TLC Nursing’s commitment to putting healthcare workers first and creating a more stable, predictable staffing experience.

Why Healthcare Professionals and Facilities Choose TLC Nursing

✓ Proven Industry Expertise

More than two decades of staffing experience with a strong understanding of travel contracts, compliance, credentialing, and rapid deployment.

✓ Highest Standards of Quality & Compliance

We follow rigorous screening processes to ensure each clinician meets all state, federal, and facility-specific requirements.

✓ Premium Support for Clinicians

Dedicated recruiters, 24/7 availability, and a supportive approach that focuses on communication, transparency, and long-term relationships.

✓ Nationwide Coverage

Staffing solutions in all 50 states, including travel contracts, per-diem, local contracts, permanent placements, and crisis response.

Mission Statement

To enhance the delivery of patient care by connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with the facilities that need them most — while providing unmatched support, protection, and reliability through programs like Shift Shield.

Next Steps

Thank you for choosing TLC Nursing for your next travel assignment. Let's expedite your submission to the job of your liking by completing your professional profile on our iTraveler app. We invite you to download our iTraveler app from the App Store or Google Play to simplify your travel nursing journey. The iTraveler app streamlines your experience, providing access to job listings, schedules, and important updates at your fingertips. Stay connected with TLC Nursing and take control of your healthcare career with the iTraveler app. We highly recommend our applicants install the iTraveler app along with completing their professional profile and uploading the following documents:

• Resume
• Active BLS
• COVID Vaccination Card
• Two Professional References
• Skills checklist
• Your Professional License

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So, WHY choose to travel with TLC Nursing?

TLC Nursing is your destination for boutique healthcare jobs, whether it is Travel, Local, Per Diem, or Permanent Placement. TLC Nursing is your trusted career partner. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. At TLC Nursing, we're not just a staffing agency but a healthcare family dedicated to positively impacting our community. Join a dynamic team and become part of a caring community that values your skills, dedication, and contributions.

Why Join TLC Nursing?
TLC Nursing has the best and the highest-paying travel RN, travel LPN, and travel Allied jobs. Discover rewarding careers in travel nursing with TLC Nursing, a nurse-owned and operated travel nursing agency. Our wide range of job listings includes travel nursing jobs, travel allied jobs, travel RN jobs, and travel LPN jobs.

Competitive Compensation: Earn the best weekly rates on your assignment. We will beat any offer for the same open position.
Diverse Work Settings: You will experience diverse environments such as acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, and prisons.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits:
Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
25K Life Insurance on day one!
401 (k) with a matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase.
Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend.
Unlimited referral bonus!
Access to unlimited continuing education units online.

We are proudly a Nurse-owned and operated travel nurse and travel healthcare staffing agency!

Vermont Business Magazine voted us The Best Staffing Agency in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2017!

TLC Nursing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.