Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Select Medical; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Clinical Advancement

Continuing Education

New Grad Mentorship

Orientation Program

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bridgeton, Missouri, is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to assist in patient care under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists. Key responsibilities include implementing therapy plans, overseeing supportive personnel, and communicating with the supervising therapist. The role requires an Associate’s Degree in an OT Assistant program and valid state licensure. Generous benefits include PTO, medical plans, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in a OT Assistant program

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation - Acute Care DePaul Hospital. Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Full-Time. The DePaul Ministry of SSM Health is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement and a Comprehensive Center of Excellence for Stroke. We are a Level II trauma center and a Level I STEMI center serving the north and northwest St Louis County area in Missouri and our neighbors to the east in Illinois. Our diverse and progressive therapy department participates in research and program advancement throughout the 450 bed hospital.

Benefits

• 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