Direct OT Rehab Specialist (COTA)

Life Care Centers of America; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Chesterfield, Missouri seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide direct rehab services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role awaits candidates who meet licensure, NBCOT certification, and CPR requirements and who are prepared to support patient care per Life Care standards.

The ideal candidate will hold NBCOT certification, possess an active state license, and have CPR certification.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal is optional.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Must maintain an active license in good standing in the applicable state.
• 1 year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; CPR must remain current during employment.

Responsibilities

• Follow occupational treatment plans under the direction of the supervising OT.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

ASOT program graduate

NBCOT certification upon hire

Active state licensure

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Chesterfield, Missouri seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide direct rehab services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role awaits candidates who meet licensure, NBCOT certification, and CPR requirements and who are prepared to support patient care per Life Care standards.

The ideal candidate will hold NBCOT certification, possess an active state license, and have CPR certification.