COTA/Rehab Aide

Select Medical; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, vision, dental plan

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

SSM Health Day Institute in Olivette, MO seeks a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our outpatient rehab program. You will support therapy plans for patients recovering from traumatic injury or illness, under supervision of licensed staff, in a Day Room setting.

Responsibilities include implementing therapy plans, assisting transfers, and documenting activities. We offer a Monday–Friday schedule, $23/hour with experience-based increases, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• 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.
• CPR certification required.
• Class E license allowing operation of shuttle bus prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of therapy plan of care in the Day Room Setting under OT supervision.
• Delegate and direct support personnel to enhance patient care services.
• Educate patients, families, coworkers, and self.
• Assist patients with transfers and mobility and with therapy activities as appropriate.
• Engage with patients to support therapeutic goals in individual and group settings.
• Document and code skilled activities and assist with billing as applicable.

Skills

CPR certification

Shuttle bus license

Current COTA licensure

Education

Associate's Degree in OT Assistant program

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30P
Compensation: $23/hour increases based on experience
SSM Health Day Institute is seeking a COTA to work in our specialized outpatient rehabilitation program. We have ten 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,

Position: COTA Location: Olivette, 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 a COTA to work in our specialized outpatient rehabilitation program. We have ten 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,

Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection

COTAs perform patient-related tasks assigned by the therapist, including but not limited to:

• Under the direct supervision of licensed OT, assists with the implementation of therapy plan of care in the Day Room Setting
• Responsible for delegation an direction of support personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services in the Day Room Setting
• Participates in education of patients, families, coworkers, and self
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice
• Assists patients to/from mats, wheelchairs, other equipment as appropriate; assist patients with transfer activities
• Assists with patient-related treatment activities as appropriate
• Engages with patients, supporting therapeutic goals in individual and group settings; Task initiation and group facilitation
• Documentation and billing/charging of skilled activities as applicable
• Upgrading and downgrading tasks for patient engagement
• Plans and transports for Community Reintegration Outings
• Maintains the clinic and clinic equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Transports patients to /from therapy as needed

Minimum 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
• Class E license allowing for the operation of the shuttle bus prior to the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR certification
• First aid certification
• Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy center