Acute Care Occupational Therapy Assistant – Impactful Rehab

Mercy Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant at Springfield Regional Medical Center to support patient care under an OT. You will document progress in the electronic health record and help implement treatment plans across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include collaboration with the OT team, adapting activities for pediatric to geriatric patients, and educating patients and families while maintaining accurate records and compliance with care standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire; required within 30 days for some locations).
• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient treatment under supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals in the EHR.
• Applies established treatment programs and educates patients and families.
• Serves outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations as needed.
• Collaborates with the OT and health team to plan and coordinate care.

Skills

Age-appropriate care

Computer skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant in state

BLS Basic Life Support

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) preferred

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant at Springfield Regional Medical Center to support patient care under an OT. You will document progress in the electronic health record and help implement treatment plans across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include collaboration with the OT team, adapting activities for pediatric to geriatric patients, and educating patients and families while maintaining accurate records and compliance with care standards.