Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Home Health

SSM Health Home Health Services•Bridgeton, MO

About The Position

SSM Health Rehabilitation Network is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for home health services in St. Louis, Missouri, serving the South and Central Counties. The role is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist and supports implementation of therapy plans of care. The candidate must be willing and comfortable with the possibility of occasionally driving to Washington and Union to assist the orthopedic team as needed. The COTA helps direct supportive personnel for assigned patients, communicates consistently with the supervising occupational therapist about patient schedules and needs for assessment, reassessment, treatment-plan modification, and other therapist-directed interventions, and participates in education for patients, families, students, coworkers, and self. The role also includes other professional patient-care duties within the scope of practice. The employer offers a benefits package that includes paid time off and extended illness days, medical/Rx, vision and dental plans, company-matching 401(k), life and disability protection, student loan repayment assistance, tuition assistance, clinical advancement opportunities, continuing education, orientation, and new graduate mentorship.

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 occasionally driving to Washington and Union to assist the orthopedic team as needed.

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 occupational therapist regarding scheduled patients and needs for assessment, reassessment, treatment-plan modification, and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
Participate in education of patients, families, students, coworkers, and self.
Perform other professional duties associated with patient care within the scope of practice.