Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — All-Age Rehab

Mercy; Concord (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient assessments and implement treatment plans under OT supervision. The role covers patients of all ages and includes documenting care and contributing to education within the department.

Eligible for licensure or current license as OTA, with BLS certification. One year of experience preferred; new graduates considered. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive inpatient rehabilitation environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current license or eligible for licensure as OTA.
• One year experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient under supervision.
• Document the course of patient care including progress notes.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures as directed.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records.
• Participate in departmental education and team initiatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific needs across neonatal to geriatric.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

Initial assessments

Documentation

Patient care

Age-group knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in OTA program

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient assessments and implement treatment plans under OT supervision. The role covers patients of all ages and includes documenting care and contributing to education within the department.

Eligible for licensure or current license as OTA, with BLS certification. One year of experience preferred; new graduates considered. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive inpatient rehabilitation environment.