Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Day Institute Float

Select Medical•Bridgeton, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Physical Therapy Day Institute is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to work in its specialized outpatient rehabilitation program. The Day Institute has 10 centers across the St. Louis Metro area serving individuals recovering from traumatic injury or illness who no longer require 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. The program uses a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to build skills and maximize independence. This is a float position based at the Bridgeton Day Institute, covering 10 locations across the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in an Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Current and valid state licensure, or eligibility for licensure, as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, assist with implementation of the therapy plan of care.
Delegate and direct supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance patient care services.
Communicate consistently with the supervising occupational therapist about scheduled patients and the need for assessment or reassessment, treatment-plan modifications, and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
Participate in educating patients, families, students, coworkers, and self.
Perform other professional duties associated with patient care within the scope of practice.