Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Home Health

Select Medical•Bridgeton, MO

About The Position

SSM Health Rehabilitation Network is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for its Home Health team in St. Louis, Missouri, serving south and central counties. The coverage area includes communities such as Chesterfield, Ballwin, Ellisville, Manchester, Wildwood, Town & Country, Robertsville, Eureka, and House Springs. The candidate must be willing and comfortable with occasional driving to Washington and Union to assist the orthopedic team when needed. Under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, the COTA assists with implementing therapy plans of care and directs supportive personnel for assigned patients. The role includes communicating with the supervising OT about scheduled patients and care needs, contributing to patient and family education, and performing other professional duties within the scope of practice.

Requirements

Current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Certified BLS, or completion within the first 90 days of employment, as required by state regulations.
Valid state driver's license for home care.
Willingness and comfort with the possibility of occasional driving to Washington and Union to assist the orthopedic team.

Responsibilities

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