Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Home Health

SSM Health Home Health Services; Bridgeton (MO); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous PTO & EID

Medical/Rx, vision and dental

Company-matching 401(k)

Life and Disability protection

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Clinical Advancement Program

Continuing Education courses

Orientation Program

New Grad Mentorship

Descripción de la vacante

SSM Health Rehabilitation Network- Home Health in St. Louis, MO seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support in the home health program across South and Central Counties. The role involves implementing the therapy plan under supervision, directing aides, and coordinating with the supervising OT to adjust care plans as needed.

Requirements include active COTA licensure and BLS (or completion within 90 days). A valid state driver’s license for home visits is essential.

Formación

• Current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations
• Home Care Requirements: Valid state Driver’s License

Responsabilidades

• Assist with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
• Delegate and direct supportive personnel for patients to enhance care.
• Communicate with supervising OT regarding assessment needs, plan modifications and other interventions.
• Educate patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Perform other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within scope of practice.

Descripción del empleo

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation Network- Home Health

Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

(COTA)

Location: St. Louis, MO; South and Central Counties

Type of Employment: Full-Time

South Counties:

Chesterfield, Ballwin, Ellisville, Manchester, Wildwood, Town & Country, Robertsville, Eureka, House Springs and more. (Candidate must be willing and comfortable with the possibility of driving out to Washington and Union on occasion to help our ortho team if needed)

Central Counties:

Chesterfield, Ballwin, Ellisville, Manchester, Wildwood, Town & Country, Robertsville, Eureka, House Springs and more. (Candidate must be willing and comfortable with the possibility of driving out to Washington and Union on occasion to help our ortho team if needed)

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

• Current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required


• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations


• Home Care Requirements: Valid state Driver’s License

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans