Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - South, Saint Louis, MO

  • Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - South
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Job Description

\n

Facility Name : Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South

\n

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

\n

Shift:  Full-time days

\n

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

\n

 

\n

Your experience matters

\n

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

\n

More about our team:

\n

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2024, 2025 and 2026. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, a new standalone 50-bed, two-story inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in St. Louis who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the St. Louis area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

\n

How You'll Contribute: The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant functions under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician, is responsible for a specific patient's care. The COTA assumes responsibility and accountability for providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist in order to restore function and prevent disability following patient illness or injury. The COTA carries out these responsibilities in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. Other responsibilities of the role include:

\n
    \n
  • Communicate patient progress or concerns to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team.
  • \n
  • Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and home exercises.
  • \n
  • Assist with patient scheduling and post treatment charges to patient records daily.
  • \n
  • Document patient care accurately and in accordance with all regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
  • \n
  • Maintain treatment equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
  • \n
  • Ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, Corporate Compliance Agreement, and applicable laws and professional standards.
  • \n
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • \n
\n

What we're looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who is passionate about helping others and is a team player! Other requirements of the position include the following:

\n
    \n
  • License: Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state where services are rendered is required.
  • \n
  • Certifications: CPR certification required.
  • \n
\n

Why join us 

\n

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers

\n

· Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

\n

· Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

\n

· Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

\n

· Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

\n

· Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

\n

EEOC Statement

\n

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

\n

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

\n

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Monday to Friday, Shift work

Similar Jobs

Serenity Healthcare, LLC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Job at Serenity Healthcare, LLC

 ...Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)| Houston Galleria, TX Tired of beingtreated likea cog in a large corporatehealth system?Exhausted by the amount of time you spend with administrative workand fighting with insurance companies? Would you like to spendmoretimefocused... 

FedEx

Seasonal Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like) Job at FedEx

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our economy, moving. Be part of a winning team and workplace community that cares...

Samprasoft

Digital Asset Manager Job at Samprasoft

 ...Digital Archivist Looking for a digital archivist to join our small close-knit digital asset management team. In this contract role, the archivist will support the enterprise by archiving creative projects, photos, videos, and other documents in the Image Library enterprise... 

State of Florida

MEDIATOR-CIRCUIT/FAMILY - 22011444 Job at State of Florida

MEDIATOR-CIRCUIT/FAMILY - 22011444ResponsibilitiesConduct circuit/family court mediations, facilitating the discussion of legal issues between involved parties for courtreferred cases such as family and juvenile dependency, or small claims to facilitate resolution... 

Gabriel Roeder Smith & Co.

Actuarial Analyst Intern Job at Gabriel Roeder Smith & Co.

 ...GRS is searching for actuarial Analyst Interns to work in its' Southfield, Michigan office. These positions will assist our pension consulting team in providing employee benefit services to our public sector clients. The expected start date will be mutually agreed upon...