Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Per Diem

Mercy; Dardenne Prairie (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition support

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our inpatient team in Missouri. You will support initial patient assessments, implement treatment plans, and document progress under supervision.

Your care will span neonatal to geriatric patients within Mercy's clinical standards and policies. The role requires an OTA credential (or eligibility), BLS, and a willingness to collaborate in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupation Therapist 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 and per departmental policies.
• Document patient care progress notes and treatment needs.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatments as directed.
• Maintain progress notes and department records for each patient.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of needs across neonatal to geriatric populations.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as observed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the general supervision of alicensed 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 andresponsibilities 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 patientaccording to departmental policies regarding documentation and charges.
• - Participate in promoting education within the department
• - Demonstrates knowledge of special needs and behaviors ofspecific age groups to include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• - Perform miscellaneous job duties observed as directed by the Inpatient PhysicalMedicine Supervisor.

Position Details:

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?

• 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.

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