Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — Impactful Patient Rehab

Mercy; Langston (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Logan County in Guthrie, OK seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for full-time, 40 hours/week. Under supervision of an OT, you’ll assist with assessments and implement individualized treatment programs for patients of all ages, following Mercy policies and standards.

You’ll document progress, administer modalities, and help promote education within the department while supporting a compassionate, collaborative care environment. BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current OTA license or eligible for licensure in state of practice.
• One year experience preferred, new graduates considered.
• BLS certification required and current before independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient under OT direction and according to department policies.
• Document the course of patient care including progress notes and continuing need for treatment.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures per policies.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records on each patient.
• Participate in promoting education within the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific needs for neonatal to geriatric patients.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

Mercy Hospital Logan County in Guthrie, OK seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for full-time, 40 hours/week. Under supervision of an OT, you’ll assist with assessments and implement individualized treatment programs for patients of all ages, following Mercy policies and standards.

You’ll document progress, administer modalities, and help promote education within the department while supporting a compassionate, collaborative care environment. BLS certification preferred.