Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Summary

Overview

Position: COTA

Location: Sunset Hills, MO

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30P

Compensation:$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-matching401(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_

Location : Location _US-MO-Saint Louis_

Job ID _389657_

Position Type _Full Time_

Experience (Years) _1_

Category _Occupational Therapy_

Company _SSM Health Physical Therapy_