COTA

Overview Position: COTA Location: Warrenton, 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 Driveru2019s License in good standing required: Acquisition of a Class E license allowing for the operation of the bus Preferred Qualifications + CPR certification + First aid certification + Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy center Additional Data _Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans_ Apply for this job ( Share this job Job ID _357427_ Experience (Years) _1_ Category _Therapy - Other_ Street Address _1 Town and Country Marketplace_

Created: 2026-02-09