Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Day Institute Float

SSM Health Physical Therapy•Bridgeton, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Physical Therapy Day Institute is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Float for its specialized outpatient rehabilitation program. The position is based at the Bridgeton Day Institute and covers 10 locations across the St. Louis metropolitan area. The program serves people recovering from traumatic injury or illness who no longer need 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care, using a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to build skills and maximize independence. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compensation is $23 per hour, with increases based on experience.

Requirements

Associate 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 implementing 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 to identify needs for assessment and 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.