Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Per Diem

Mercy; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO and Tuition support

Retirement match

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our inpatient team. Under supervision, you will assist with assessments and design individualized treatment programs for patients across all ages.

You will document progress, administer chosen modalities, and maintain comprehensive patient records in line with Mercy standards, contributing to education within the department. Must be a graduate of an accredited OTA program with a current COTA license or eligibility, and BLS

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy 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 assessment on each patient under supervision and per policy.
• Document patient care progress notes and continuation of treatment.
• Administer modalities, exercises, or treatment procedures per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and records including documentation and charges.
• Participate in departmental education and knowledge sharing.
• Understand special needs across age groups (neonatal to geriatric).
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

COTA knowledge

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Basic patient care

Education

OTA program graduate

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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