Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

• Position: COTA
• Location: Sunset Hills, MO
• Type of Employment: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30PCompensation:$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, apply today to explore a new career opportunity with us!

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

Responsibilities

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

Current State Driver’s License in good standing required: Acquisition of a Class E license allowing for the operation of the bus

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR certification
• First aid certification
• Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy center
• Additional Data
• Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans