Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Per Diem (Troy)

Mercy; Troy (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care across age groups. You will assist with initial assessments, document progress, and apply therapeutic modalities under supervision in the inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, promoting department education, and adapting care for neonatal to geriatric patients as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current license or eligibility to practice as OTA in the state.
• BLS certification required and current.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient under supervision and policies.
• Document patient care, progress notes and ongoing treatment needs.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or procedures per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and department records including charges.
• Participate in department education activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific needs across neonatal to geriatric.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Therapy modalities

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

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 and responsibilities 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 patient according to departmental policies regarding documentation and charges.


• Participate in promoting education within the department


• Demonstrates knowledge of special needs and behaviors of specific 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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