Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

SSM Health Physical Therapy; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mentorship program

PTO

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability protection

Descripción de la vacante

Select Medical in Sunset Hills, MO is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work in our outpatient rehabilitation program. The role involves assisting with therapy plans under supervision, coordinating with the care team, and helping patients regain independence in a dynamic Day Room setting.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in OT Assistant, current COTA licensure or eligibility, CPR, and a valid driver’s license.

Formación

• Associate's degree in OT Assistant program required.
• Current state licensure or eligibility as COTA required.
• CPR certification.
• Driver’s license required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with therapy plan of care in the Day Room setting under OT supervision.
• Delegate and direct support personnel for assigned patients to enhance care.
• Participate in patient, family, coworker education.
• Support patient transfers and transportation as needed.
• Document and assist with billing for skilled activities.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Team collaboration

Educación

Associate's Degree in OT Assistant

Descripción del empleo

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,

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans