Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Per Diem

MHM Support Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Lincoln, NE is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support treatment plans under supervision. You will assist with initial assessments and help deliver individualized therapy programs for diverse patient ages.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, administering modalities, maintaining records, and contributing to department education. The role requires an OTA credential and BLS certification, with preference for 1 year experience but new graduates considered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current OTA license or eligibility in state of practice.
• BLS certification; one year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial assessments under OT supervision.
• Document patient care progress and rationale for continued treatment.
• Administer modalities, exercises, or treatment procedures per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and department records.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrate awareness of needs across neonatal to geriatric ages.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Inpatient PM supervisor.

Skills

Assessment support

Documentation of care

Therapy modalities

Age-group awareness

Education

Accredited OTA program

OTA licensure eligibility / active license

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 todepartmental 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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St.Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.