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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
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Select Medical Corp
Superior quality and care. Compassion and Respect. Results oriented. Teamwork. Resourcefulness. These are the core values upon which Select Medical was built. Since its founding in 1996, Select Medical has passionately focused on providing superior, patient-centered care that improves quality of life.Co-founded by Rocco Ortenzio and Robert Ortenzio, Select Medical began as a regional provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation. Contract therapy was added to the company's specialized health care offerings in 1997, and was quickly followed by the introduction of long-term acute care in 1998. In 1999, Select Medical made one of its largest acquisitions by purchasing NovaCare Physical Rehabilitation and Occupational Health. In three years, Select Medical had grown from a small start-up into a diversified health care company with a national presence. This progressive yet responsible growth was one attribute that led to the company's recognition as one of the Best Managed Companies in America by Forbes magazine.
10,000 employees or more
http://www.selectmedical.com/