Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Growth & Education

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

32+ hours per pay period

Job summary

Mercy in Joplin, MO seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support assessments and implement individualized treatment plans across age groups under OT supervision. You will document patient progress, administer modalities, and help educate staff and families within department policies.

The role emphasizes knowledge of neonatal to geriatric care and collaboration with inpatient PM&R teams. Applicants should have graduated from an accredited OTA program, hold current license or eligibility

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as OTA in Missouri.
• BLS certification required; current before patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessments under OT supervision and according to policy.
• Document patient care progress notes and treatment needs.
• Administer appropriate modalities and exercise regimes per department procedures.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records for charges and care.
• Promote education within the department and with families.
• Demonstrate knowledge of needs across neonatal to geriatric ages.
• Perform miscellaneous duties per Inpatient PM&R supervisor guidance.
• Assist with initial assessment on each patient as directed and document care.

Skills

Assessment support

Documentation

Modalities administration

Age-specific care

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

Mercy in Joplin, MO seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support assessments and implement individualized treatment plans across age groups under OT supervision. You will document patient progress, administer modalities, and help educate staff and families within department policies.

The role emphasizes knowledge of neonatal to geriatric care and collaboration with inpatient PM&R teams. Applicants should have graduated from an accredited OTA program, hold current license or eligibility