SSM Health Physical Therapy·Olivette, Missouri
The COTA assists in implementing therapy plans of care and manages support personnel to enhance patient services in a day room setting. Responsibilities include patient transfers, facilitating therapeutic groups, and managing documentation and billing for skilled activities.
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
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 Class E license allowing for the operation of the shuttle bus prior to the start date.
CPR certification First aid certification Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy center Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in an OT Assistant program and a valid COTA state licensure. Required certifications include CPR and a Class E license for shuttle bus operation.
Market context
In Missouri, COTA and rehab aide openings are often tied to outpatient clinics, skilled nursing, and school-based therapy needs, so demand can be steady where rehabilitation services are expanding. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want an OT Assistant associate degree, valid COTA licensure, CPR, and sometimes added transportation credentials like a Class E license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting and be ready to show how you meet the licensure and shuttle-driving requirements.
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