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Overview
nPosition: COTA
nLocation: Olivette, MO
nType of Employment: Full-Time
nSchedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30P
nCompensation: $23/hour increases based on experience
nSSM 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!
nWhy Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)
nnnStart Strong : Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
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nnRecharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
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nnYour Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
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nnInvest in Your Future: Company-matching401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
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n nResponsibilities
nCOTAs perform patient-related tasks assigned by the therapist, including but not limited to:
nnnUnder the direct supervision of licensed OT, assists with the implementation of therapy plan of care in the Day Room Setting
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nnResponsible for delegation an direction of support personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services in the Day Room Setting
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nnParticipates in education of patients, families, coworkers, and self
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nnPerforms other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice
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nnAssists patients to/from mats, wheelchairs, other equipment as appropriate; assist patients with transfer activities
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nnAssists with patient-related treatment activities as appropriate
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nnEngages with patients, supporting therapeutic goals in individual and group settings;Task initiation and group facilitation
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nnDocumentation and billing/charging of skilled activities as applicable
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nnUpgrading and downgrading tasks for patient engagement
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nnPlans and transports for Community Reintegration Outings
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nnMaintains the clinic and clinic equipment in a clean and orderly condition
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nnTransports patients to /from therapy as needed
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n nQualifications
nMinimum Qualifications
nnnEducation: Associate's Degree in an OT Assistant program required
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nnCurrent and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required
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nnCardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
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nnClass E license allowing for the operation of the shuttle bus prior to the start date.
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n nPreferred Qualifications
nnnCPR certification
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nnFirst aid certification
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nnPrior experience in an outpatient physical therapy center
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n nAdditional Data
nEqual Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
nLocation : Location US-MO-Saint Louis
nJob ID
nPosition Type Full Time
nExperience (Years) 1
nCategory Therapy - Other
nCompany SSM Health Physical Therapy
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