Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Day Institute- PRN

Select Medical; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Day Institute seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support outpatient rehabilitation in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. The PRN position works under an OT supervisor to help patients regain independence after injury or illness.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with compensation of $23/hour based on experience. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to maximizing function and safety for patients.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Communicates with supervising OT regarding scheduled patients to identify need for assessment and reassessment of patients.
• 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 OT Assistant program

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Physical Therapy Day Instititute

Position: COTA

Location: Lake Saint Louis, MO

Type of Employment: PRN

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.

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