Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - All Ages Rehab

Mercy Co; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist with patient assessments and implement individualized treatment plans across all ages. The role emphasizes documentation, adherence to policy, and collaboration with the Occupational Therapy team.

The candidate should hold an accredited OTA program credential, current licensure or eligibility, and a BLS certification. One year of experience is preferred, with opportunities for new graduates to join Mercy’s inpatient PM

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure in state of practice.
• One year experience is preferred but will consider new graduates.
• BLS certified. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient upon receiving direction from O.T.R./L.
• Document the course of patient care including progress notes and the continuing need for treatment according to departmental policy.
• Administer appropriate modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures according to departmental policies and procedures on standards of treatment care.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records on each patient according to departmental policies regarding documentation and charges.
• Participate in promoting education within the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of special needs and behaviors of specific age groups to include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Perform miscellaneous job duties observed as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Therapy modalities

Care planning

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist with patient assessments and implement individualized treatment plans across all ages. The role emphasizes documentation, adherence to policy, and collaboration with the Occupational Therapy team.

The candidate should hold an accredited OTA program credential, current licensure or eligibility, and a BLS certification. One year of experience is preferred, with opportunities for new graduates to join Mercy’s inpatient PM