Overview Position:COTA Location: Olivette, 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 • Class E license allowing for the operation of the shuttle bus prior to the start date. Preferred Qualifications • CPR certification • First aid certification • Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy center Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans