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Select Medical
Select Medical Salary
Chesterfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/11/2027
Position:COTA

Location: Chesterfield, 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 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

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

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

Salary : $23

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