What are the responsibilities and job description for the COTA position at SSM Health Physical Therapy?
Overview
Position:COTA
Location: Chesterfield, 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. 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
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
Salary : $23