Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

BJC HealthCare•Des Peres, MO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) looking to work in a highly dynamic therapy team in a Complex, Nationally Ranked Community Hospital? Missouri Baptist has an opening for a full-time COTA to work in an acute care setting. Monday-Friday; 2 weekend days every quarter We offer: Work with a multidisciplinary team Mentorship and Professional Development BJC Benefits Come join our BJC family today! Overview Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area. Role Purpose Provides skilled treatments to patients as prescribed by the physician and directed by a licensed occupational therapist as specified in their health care service setting.

Requirements

Associate's Degree - OT Assistant
No Experience
No Experience
COTA

Responsibilities

Implements treatment plan as developed by the licensed occupational therapist.
Collaborates with the licensed occupational therapist on an agreed upon frequency to assess and reassess patient’s plan of care, treatment goals and interventions.
Documents patient progress in daily notes and weekly notes (as applicable), as well as contributes recommendations to patient’s discharge note from occupational therapy
Reports on interventions and patient progress during assigned meetings and contributes to the screening and evaluation process.
Assists with guidance for clinical fieldwork students under the supervision of the licensed occupational therapist.

Benefits

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance
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