Acute Care COTA – Day Shift OT Assistant

Mercy; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health/Dental/Vision

Dependent Care FSA

Parental leave

401k with employer match

Paid PTO for volunteering

Competitive salary

Career growth

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join the inpatient Physical Medicine team. Under supervision of an OT, you will assist with initial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for patients of all ages, promoting function and independence.

This full-time position offers benefits, a focus on compassionate care, and opportunities for education and growth within Mercy's mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure.
• One year experience preferred; new graduates may be considered.
• BLS certification required; certifications must be current.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessments and document care per policies.
• Document progress notes and indicate ongoing need for treatment.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatments per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and department records.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific needs across neonatal to geriatric groups.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Inpatient PM Supervisor.

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join the inpatient Physical Medicine team. Under supervision of an OT, you will assist with initial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for patients of all ages, promoting function and independence.

This full-time position offers benefits, a focus on compassionate care, and opportunities for education and growth within Mercy's mission-driven environment.