Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — Impactful Rehab Team

Mercy; Perry (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Logan County in Guthrie, OK is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time position (40 hours per week). Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will assist with patient assessments and implement individualized treatment programs for all ages in a compassionate, standards-driven environment.

Responsibilities include documenting care, administering modalities and exercises, maintaining records, and promoting department education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure in state of practice.
• One year experience preferred, but will consider new graduates.
• BLS certification is required and must be current before caring for patients independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessments under supervision.
• Document the course of patient care including progress notes and continued need for treatment.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures per department policies.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records for each patient.
• Participate in promoting education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific needs from neonatal to geriatric.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Mercy Hospital Logan County in Guthrie, OK is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time position (40 hours per week). Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will assist with patient assessments and implement individualized treatment programs for all ages in a compassionate, standards-driven environment.

Responsibilities include documenting care, administering modalities and exercises, maintaining records, and promoting department education.