Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Home Health in Bridgeton, MO

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation Network- Home Health

Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

(COTA)

Location: St. Louis, MO; South and Central Counties

Type of Employment: Full-Time

South Counties:

Chesterfield, Ballwin, Ellisville, Manchester, Wildwood, Town & Country, Robertsville, Eureka, House Springs and more. (Candidate must be willing and comfortable with the possibility of driving out to Washington and Union on occasion to help our ortho team if needed)

Central Counties:

Chesterfield, Ballwin, Ellisville, Manchester, Wildwood, Town & Country, Robertsville, Eureka, House Springs and more. (Candidate must be willing and comfortable with the possibility of driving out to Washington and Union on occasion to help our ortho team if needed)

Generous benefits package including:

• Generous PTO and Extended Illness Days (EID) to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Clinical Advancement Program
• National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
• Excellent Orientation Program
• New Grad Mentorship

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed OT
  • Assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care
  • Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services
  • Consistently communicates with supervising OT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction
  • Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self
  • Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations• Home Care Requirements: Valid state Driver’s License

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans