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Travel Occupational Therapist — Hand Therapy

Gateway Grove HospitalAureus Medical

St. Louis, MO • Cost of living index 91

$2,450

Est. weekly gross

$2,191

Est. weekly take-home

$31,850

Total contract

+20%

vs market

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Scout Score

96/100

Excellent Contract

Strong compensation and cost of living. Weakest link is facility rating.

  • Compensation$2,450/wk
  • Cost of livingCOL 91
  • Contract quality40 guaranteed hrs
  • BenefitsFull package
  • Facility rating4.1 / 5
  • Traveler reviews1 reviews
  • Cancellation terms30-day notice

Compensation

Taxable hourly rate
$27/hr
Weekly taxable pay
$1,080
Housing stipend
$1,030/wk
Meals & incidentals
$340/wk
Weekly gross
$2,450
Estimated weekly take-home
$2,191 (estimate)
Overtime rate
1.5x taxable
Overtime rules
OT after 40 hrs/week
Holiday pay
1.5x

Contract

Contract length
13 weeks
Guaranteed hours
40 hrs/wk
Scheduled hours
40 hrs/wk
Shift
Days
Start date
9/14/2026
End date
12/13/2026
Cancellation policy
30-day written notice
Extension options
Extension offered at 10 weeks

Benefits

Health insurance
Day-1 PPO, $0 traveler premium
Dental
Included
Vision
Included
401(k)
401(k) with 4% match
PTO
Accrued, paid out at end of contract
License reimbursement
Up to $250
Travel reimbursement
$600 paid on first check
CEU allowance
$500/year
Other
24/7 clinical support line

Facility

Facility name
Gateway Grove Hospital
Facility type
Acute Care Hospital
Specialty
Hand Therapy
Beds
979
Location
St. Louis, MO
Facility rating
4.1 / 5

Scout notes

CHT mentorship on site. Cost of living well below national average.

Traveler Reviews

5.0
(1)
  • Bethany O.

    Occupational TherapistMay 2026

    Best clinical team I've traveled with. Stipend easily covered a downtown loft.