COTA

Overview

SSM Health Day Instititute

Position: COTA

Location: Chesterfield, 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-Chesterfield

Job ID 379456

Position Type Full Time

Experience (Years) 1

Category Therapy - Other

Company SSM Health Physical Therapy