Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Day Institute Float

SSM Health Physical Therapy; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical/Rx, vision & dental

401(k) retirement plans

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Clinical Advancement Program

CE courses

Orientation Program

New Grad Mentorship

Job summary

SSM Health Day Institute is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to float across the Bridgeton Day Institute and 10 locations in the St. Louis metro area.

Work under the supervision of licensed OTs to implement therapy plans and support patient care in outpatient rehabilitation, focusing on neurological and medically complex cases. The position offers a strong benefits package, including PTO, medical/dental, 401(k) retirement plans, loan repayment and tuition assistance, plus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a licensed OT, assist with the therapy plan of care.
• Delegate and direct supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance care.
• Communicate with supervising OT about scheduled patients to adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Participate in patient, family, student, coworker and self education.
• Perform other professional duties related to patient care within scope of practice.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Associate’s Degree in OT Assistant program

Current/valid state licensure or eligibility as COTA

Job description

Overview

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,

This is a float position based out of the Bridgeton Day Institute and cover the 10 locations across the entire metro St. Louis market.

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