Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Select Medical; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & orientation programs

Generous PTO

Medical, RX, vision, and dental plans

Company-matching 401(k); life and long

Disability protection

Job summary

SSM Health Day Institute is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our outpatient rehabilitation program in Sunset Hills, MO. The role is full-time, with a Monday–Friday day schedule and a starting pay of $23/hour, with increases based on experience.

Responsibilities include implementing therapy plans, supervising support staff, educating patients and families, and ensuring safe transfers and equipment management.

Qualifications

• 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.
• CPR certification
• Current State Driver’s License in good standing: Class E license allowing for operation of the bus

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of licensed OT, assists with the implementation of therapy plan of care in the Day Room Setting.
• Delegates and directs support personnel for assigned patients to enhance patient care in the Day Room Setting.
• Participates in education of patients, families, coworkers, and self.
• Performs other professional duties within the scope of practice.
• Assists patients with transfers and mobility as appropriate; supports therapy activities.

Education

Associate's Degree in an OT Assistant program

Job description

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

• 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