COTA Job ID 357427 Experience (Years) 1 Category Therapy - Other Street Address 1 Town and Country Marketplace Overview

Position:COTA

Location: Warrenton, 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, 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 transitionRecharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balanceYour Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offeringsInvest 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 SettingResponsible for delegation an direction of support personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services in the Day Room SettingParticipates in education of patients, families, coworkers, and selfPerforms other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practiceAssists patients to/from mats, wheelchairs, other equipment as appropriate; assist patients with transfer activitiesAssists with patient-related treatment activities as appropriateEngages with patients, supporting therapeutic goals in individual and group settings; Task initiation and group facilitationDocumentation and billing/charging of skilled activities as applicable Upgrading and downgrading tasks for patient engagementPlans and transports for Community Reintegration OutingsMaintains the clinic and clinic equipment in a clean and orderly conditionTransports patients to /from therapy as needed Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree in an OT Assistant program requiredCurrent and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) requiredCardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificationCurrent State Driver’s License in good standing required: Acquisition of a Class E license allowing for the operation of the bus

 

Preferred Qualifications

CPR certificationFirst aid certificationPrior experience in an outpatient physical therapy center

 

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans