COTA

Overview Position:COTA Location: Warrenton, 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.

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