Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Day Institute Float

Select Medical; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & EID

Medical Plan

401(k)

Life & Disability

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Clinical Advancement

Continuing Education

New Grad Mentorship

Orientation Program

Job summary

SSM Health Day Institute in Bridgeton, MO is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Float to join our outpatient rehabilitation program. You will work under the supervision of a licensed OT to implement the therapy plan of care and support patient progress.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with compensation at $23 per hour plus experience-based increases.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in a OT Assistant program required.
• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required.
• CPR certification

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 in regard to 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.

Education

Associate's Degree in an OT Assistant program

Job description

SSM Health Physical Therapy Day Instititute

Position: COTA Float

Location: Bridgeton, 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 an Occupational Therapist 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.

Generous benefits package including:

• Generous PTO and Extended Illness Days (EID) to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• 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

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 in regard to 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 a 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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans