Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Mercy Hospital Logan County

Mercy; Guthrie (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Mercy Hospital Logan County in Guthrie, OK. Join a collaborative team to assess and treat patients across ages under supervision, delivering individualized plans of care.

Required: graduation from an accredited COTA program, current state licensure or eligibility, BLS certification, and at least one year of experience (new graduates considered). This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities to grow within Mercy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure in state of practice.
• BLS certification required; must be current before caring for patients independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial assessments and implement treatment plans under supervision.
• Document progress notes and justify continued treatment per policy.
• Administer modalities and exercise programs per departmental standards.
• Maintain patient records and documentation of care and charges.
• Promote education within the department and adapt care to diverse age groups.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Graduation from accredited COTA program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Mercy Hospital Logan County - Guthrie, OK

Job Duties

Under the general supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist and according to standards of treatment, assists with objective assessments as well as comprehensive individualized treatment programs for patients of all age ranges, according to departmental policies and procedures. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient upon receiving direction from O.T.R./L. and according to departmental policies and procedures.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education

Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupation Therapist Assistant program.

Licensure

Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure in state of practice.

Experience

One year experience is preferred, but will consider new graduates.

Certifications

BLS certified. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.

Why Mercy?

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters.

At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion.

As we grow, you'll grow with us.