Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — Patient Care

Mercy; Troy (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care across age groups. You will assist with initial assessments, document progress, and apply therapeutic modalities under supervision in the inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, promoting department education, and adapting care for neonatal to geriatric patients as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current license or eligibility to practice as OTA in the state.
• BLS certification required and current.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient under supervision and policies.
• Document patient care, progress notes and ongoing treatment needs.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or procedures per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and department records including charges.
• Participate in department education activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific needs across neonatal to geriatric.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Therapy modalities

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care across age groups. You will assist with initial assessments, document progress, and apply therapeutic modalities under supervision in the inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, promoting department education, and adapting care for neonatal to geriatric patients as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.