Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Per Diem

Mercy; Troy (MO); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Resumo da oferta

Mercy is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Missouri to support objective assessments and individualized treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will assist with initial assessments, document patient progress, and administer care modalities following Mercy policies and standards.

Must be a graduate of an accredited OTA program with current license or eligibility in Missouri.

Qualificações

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license as OTA or eligibility to practice in Missouri.
• BLS certification required.
• One year of experience preferred; new graduates considered.

Responsabilidades

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

Conhecimentos

Patient assessment

Documentation

Treatment administration

Progress notes

Formação académica

Graduation from OTA program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

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.

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