COTA

Overview

Position:

COTA

Location:

Lake St. Louis, MO

Type of Employment:
Full-Time

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30PCompensation:$18/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

Qualifications

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans