**Overview** **Position:** COTA **Location: Lake St. Louis, MO** **Type of Employment:** Full-Time **Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30P** **Compensation: $23/hour increases based on experience** SSM Health Day Institute is seeking a COTA to work in our specialized outpatient rehabilitation program. We have ten centers across the St. Louis Metro area serving individuals recovering from a traumatic injury or illness who no longer require 24-hour nursing or acute rehabilitative care. We take a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to build skills and maximize independence. If you like working in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are passionate about helping the neurological and medically complex patient, apply today to explore a new career opportunity with us! **Why Join Us:** **(benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)** + **Start Strong** : Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition + **Recharge & Refresh:** Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance + **Your Health Matters:** Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings + **Invest in Your Future:** Company-matching401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection **Responsibilities** **COTAs perform patient-related tasks assigned by the therapist, including but not limited to:** + Under the direct supervision of licensed OT, assists with the implementation of therapy plan of care in the Day Room Setting + Responsible for delegation an direction of support personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services in the Day Room Setting + Participates in education of patients, families, coworkers, and self + Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice + Assists patients to/from mats, wheelchairs, other equipment as appropriate; assist patients with transfer activities + Assists with patient-related treatment activities as appropriate + Engages with patients, supporting therapeutic goals in individual and group settings;Task initiation and group facilitation + Documentation and billing/charging of skilled activities as applicable + Upgrading and downgrading tasks for patient engagement + Plans and transports for Community Reintegration Outings + Maintains the clinic and clinic equipment in a clean and orderly condition + Transports patients to /from therapy as needed **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications** + Education: Associate's Degree in an OT Assistant program required + Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required + Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification + Current State Driver’s License in good standing required: Acquisition of a Class E license allowing for the operation of the bus **Additional Data** _Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans_ Apply for this job (https://jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com/jobs/357428/cota/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=1374627814) Share this job **Job ID** _357428_ **Experience (Years)** _1_ **Category** _Therapy - Other_ **Street Address** _2 Harbor Bend Ct., Suite 102_