Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Day Institute

SSM Health Physical Therapy; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 33,751 - 50,144; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Tuition Assistance

National Continuing Education courses

Job summary

SSM Health Physical Therapy in O'Fallon, IL, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for their specialized outpatient rehabilitation program. The role involves assisting with therapy plans under supervision and enhancing patient care services.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate’s Degree in an OT Assistant program and be CPR certified. The position offers a generous benefits package including PTO, 401(k) plans, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of the therapy plan of care under supervision.
• Delegate and direct supportive personnel for patient care services.
• Communicate with supervising OT regarding patient assessments and treatment plans.
• Participate in education of patients, families, and coworkers.
• Perform professional duties within the scope of practice.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Collaboration

CPR certification

Education

Associate’s Degree in OT Assistant program

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Day Institute is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to work in our specialized outpatient rehabilitation program. We have 10 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!

Position

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Full Time

Location: O\'Fallon, IL (Day Institute)

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm*

$24.50-36.40 based on years of experience

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed OT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
• Consistently communicates with supervising OT regarding scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
• Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

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

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including PTO and Paid Sick Time (PST) with carry over
• Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Clinical Advancement Program
• National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
• Excellent Orientation Program
• New Grad Mentorship