Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN

MercyOne Medical Group; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Assistance offered

Day 1 Benefits (medical, dental, etc.)

Weekend/ night differentials

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for East Campus PRN. The role supports the Occupational Therapist, prepares patients for treatment, and helps maintain equipment.

Typical hours are day shift, PRN as needed within an inpatient rehab setting. Iowa licensure and BLS are required, with Day 1 benefits and education assistance offered where applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association Occupational Therapy Assistant Education Program is required.
• Licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Iowa.
• Ability to communicate with patient and instruct them in exercise programs; BLS must be current.

Responsibilities

• Assist OT in tests, evaluations, and developing treatment plans.
• Treat patients per established plan and monitor progress.
• Communicate with patient, family, and multidisciplinary team.
• Document patient progress and department activities per policy.
• Promote efficient use of resources and ensure appropriate charges.
• Assist Inpatient Rehab Manager with orientation and evaluation of staff.

Skills

Patient communication

Documentation

BLS Certification

Education

AOTA Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) East Campus PRN

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Position Purpose

This individual assists the Occupational Therapist in the preparation of patients for treatment, provides certain occupational therapy procedures to the patient, maintains occupational therapy equipment in a clean and aesthetic manner, and is responsible for written/verbal communications between the rehab department and our customers.

What You Will Do

• Assists Occupational Therapist in performing tests, evaluations, and developing treatment plans and techniques to implement plan.
• Treats patients in accordance with established treatment plan.
• Communicates with patient, family and other multidisciplinary team members and service providers.
• Monitors patients’ response to intervention and communicates observations of patients’ response to treatment to Occupational Therapist.
• Completes required documentation on patients and maintains other department, in accordance with departmental and health center policies and procedures.
• Promotes efficient utilization of resources/supplies, ensures charges are appropriate based on services provided.
• Assists Inpatient Rehab Manager in orientation, training, and evaluation of employees.

Hours/Schedule

PRN; As needed. Typical hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm. At this time, there are no weekend or holiday rotations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association Occupational Therapy Assistant Education Program required.
• Licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Iowa required.
• Prefer demonstrated competence in an acute care setting for at least one year.
• Ability to communicate with patient and instruct them in exercise programs.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider-American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.
• Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000. With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region. MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.