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St. Peters Rehab and Healthcare Center

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Saint Peters, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$60,677 / year median in Missouri

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA Job Description:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) supports the Occupational Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans.

Shift:

Full-Time and/or

Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA Responsibilities:

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Direct Patient Care:

Provides direct treatment to patients in accordance with the established plan of care developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist. Consistently performs at the required productivity level maintaining effective time management according to daily schedule. •

Treatment Support:

Implement intervention plans, including ADL training, based on the guidance of the Occupational Therapist. Assists with gathering objective data for Section GG collection during Annual, Quarterly, Falls, and Significant Change assessments. Executes assigned screens for residents. • Program development: Active participation in program development and clinical programming. Identify best practices for Occupational Therapy practice and share with Rehab Team. •

Monitoring:

Observe residents' performance and report any changes or concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist. •

Documentation:

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident progress and any interventions provided. Comfortable and knowledgeable with Point of Service (POS) care delivery and documentation. Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of resident evaluations, treatment plans, daily and progress notes, HMO/Manage care progress updates in EMRs (Net Health/PCC). •

Education:

Educate residents, family members, and care staff on safe techniques and exercises for continued progress. •

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

Collaborate with nursing and other rehab staff, including Physical Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists, to provide comprehensive care. Attend and contribute to patient care plan meetings.

COTA Qualifications:

Must be COTA certified.

COTA Benefits:

Paid time off Flexible Hour options Advancement Opportunities Comprehensive Benefits Package Fantastic corporate team

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