Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Overview

Position:COTA

Location: Sunset Hills, MO 

Type of Employment: Full-Time 

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30PCompensation:$23/hour increases based on experience

 

SSM Health Day Institute is seeking a COTA to work in our specialized outpatient rehabilitation program.  We have ten centers across the St. Louis Metro area serving individuals recovering from a traumatic injury or illness who no longer require 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. We take a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to build skills and maximize independence.  If you like working in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are passionate about helping the neurological and medically complex patient, apply today to explore a new career opportunity with us!

 

Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection

 

Responsibilities

COTAs perform patient-related tasks assigned by the therapist, including but not limited to:

• Under the direct supervision of licensed OT, assists with the implementation of therapy plan of care in the Day Room Setting
• Responsible for delegation an direction of support personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services in the Day Room Setting
• Participates in education of patients, families, coworkers, and self
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice
• Assists patients to/from mats, wheelchairs, other equipment as appropriate; assist patients with transfer activities
• Assists with patient-related treatment activities as appropriate
• Engages with patients, supporting therapeutic goals in individual and group settings; Task initiation and group facilitation
• Documentation and billing/charging of skilled activities as applicable
• Upgrading and downgrading tasks for patient engagement
• Plans and transports for Community Reintegration Outings
• Maintains the clinic and clinic equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Transports patients to /from therapy as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in an OT Assistant program required
• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Current State Driver’s License in good standing required: Acquisition of a Class E license allowing for the operation of the bus

 

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR certification
• First aid certification
• Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy center

 

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans