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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for a patient observer in Springfield, MO is $15.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.80 and $16.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between A Patient Observer vs A Patient Care Assistant?

AspectA Patient ObserverA Patient Care Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; training in observation techniquesHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification or training in basic patient care
Work EnvironmentHospitals, psychiatric facilities, or long-term care settingsHospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and long-term care facilities
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities focusing on patient safety and monitoringDirect patient care, assisting with daily activities and basic health needs
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for patient safety rolesMore involved in hands-on care

While both roles work in healthcare settings, a Patient Observer primarily monitors patients to ensure safety without providing direct care, whereas a Patient Care Assistant actively assists with daily activities and basic health needs. The roles overlap in environments like hospitals but differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

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Infographic showing various A Patient Observer job openings in Springfield, MO as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,622 per year, or $15.2 per hour.

Travel Occupational Therapist - Long Term Care - $2,325 per week

TNAA TotalMed Allied

Buffalo, MO • On-site

$2.3K/wk

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Buffalo, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Occupational Therapist
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Start Date: 09/14/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Buffalo, MO. OT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.

As an OT, you will be responsible for the evaluation and development of a plan of care for a variety of patients needing to improve, regain and develop skills needed for daily life. You will work in disabled, ill or injured patient populations in the acute care setting.

Tasks

As an OT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Review patients' medical history, ask the patients questions, and observe them doing tasks.
  • Evaluate a patient's condition and needs.
  • Develop a treatment plan for patients, identifying specific goals and the types of activities that will be used to help the patient work toward those goals.
  • Help people with various disabilities perform different tasks.
  • Evaluate a patient's home or workplace and, on the basis of the patient's health needs, identify potential improvements.
  • Educate a patient's family and employer about how to accommodate and care for the patient.
  • Recommend special equipment and instruct patients on how to use that equipment.
  • Assess and record patient's activities and progress for patient evaluations, for billing, and for reporting to physicians and other healthcare providers.
  • Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.
Requirements

Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply. Must have BLS and NBCOT-OTR National Certification with state-specific licensing.

Occupational Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. OTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.


Requirements*: BLS, NBCOT (OTR), 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1479349. 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: Occupational Therapists - OT THER - Travel

About TNAA TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1

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