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SSM Health Physical Therapy lists this COTA opportunity in st louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
nPosition: COTA
nLocation: Sunset Hills, MO
nType of Employment: Full-Time
nSchedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30PCompensation:$23/hour increases based on experience
nnSSM 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!
nnWhy Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)
n 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
n nnResponsibilities
nCOTAs perform patient-related tasks assigned by the therapist, including but not limited to:
n 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
n nQualifications
nMinimum Qualifications
n 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
n nnPreferred Qualifications
n CPR certification
First aid certification
Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy center
n n nAdditional Data
nEqual Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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