Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — Patient Care & Assessments

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mercy seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support inpatient care under supervision. You will assist with assessments and contribute to individualized treatment plans for patients of all ages, aligned with Mercy standards.

Responsibilities include documenting progress notes, administering modalities, and maintaining records. Must be a graduate of an accredited OTA program with BLS certification; licensure eligibility varies by state.

Qualificações

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupation Therapist Assistant program.
• Current licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure in state of practice.
• One year experience preferred but will consider new graduates.
• BLS certified; certification must be current before care for patients independently.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with initial assessments on each patient under supervision and according to policies.
• Document course of patient care including progress notes and treatment needs.
• Administer appropriate modalities and exercise regimes per policies.
• Maintain progress notes and department records for each patient.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of care for neonatal to geriatric age groups.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Conhecimentos

Assessment skills

Documentation

Therapy modalities

Education

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Mercy seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support inpatient care under supervision. You will assist with assessments and contribute to individualized treatment plans for patients of all ages, aligned with Mercy standards.

Responsibilities include documenting progress notes, administering modalities, and maintaining records. Must be a graduate of an accredited OTA program with BLS certification; licensure eligibility varies by state.