Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant: Compassionate Care

Mercy; Town and Country (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient assessments and implement individualized treatment plans under occupational therapy supervision. You will document progress and help manage care in accordance with Mercy policies and standards.

This role emphasizes compassionate care across age groups within an inpatient rehab team, with opportunities for growth and collaboration. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of OTA program required.
• Current license or eligibility to practice as OTA.
• One year experience preferred but new graduates considered.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessments under OT supervision.
• Document progress notes and treatment needs.
• Administer modalities and exercises per policy.
• Maintain patient records and charges per policy.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of care for neonatal to geriatric patients.

Skills

Assessment support

Documentation

Patient care assistance

Education

Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Mercy seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient assessments and implement individualized treatment plans under occupational therapy supervision. You will document progress and help manage care in accordance with Mercy policies and standards.

This role emphasizes compassionate care across age groups within an inpatient rehab team, with opportunities for growth and collaboration. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.