Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Per Diem (Saint Louis)

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in St. Louis is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient assessments and deliver individualized treatment under OT supervision.

You will implement modalities, document progress, and help maintain care records according to department policies. Requirements include graduation from an accredited OTA program, current OTA license or eligibility, BLS certification, and at least one year of experience (new grads welcome to be considered).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure.
• One year experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• BLS certification required; certifications must be current before independent care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient under supervision.
• Document course of patient care including progress notes and ongoing need for treatment.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records on each patient.
• Participate in promoting education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of needs across neonatal to geriatric ages.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

Assessment skills

Documentation

Modalities execution

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited 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 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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