Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Mercy Hospital Logan County

Mercy; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Logan County in Guthrie, OK is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time, 40-hour week. The role supports occupational therapy services under supervision and follows Mercy standards of care.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited OTA program with current BLS certification and licensure eligibility; one year experience is preferred, but new graduates may apply. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure in state of practice.
• One year experience preferred, but new graduates will be considered.
• BLS certification required; certifications must be current before patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient under OT supervision.
• Document course of patient care including progress notes and treatment justification.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes or treatments as per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and department records on each patient.
• Participate in promoting education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of needs across neonatal to geriatric age groups.

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Job description

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Position Details:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Mercy Hospital Logan County - Guthrie, OK

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 Occupational 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?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and 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.