COTA/Rehab Aide

COTA Position

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!

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

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
• Class E license allowing for the operation of the shuttle bus prior to the start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans