Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN/As Needed

Mercy Co; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Co in Missouri (Joplin) is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient assessment and treatment under OT supervision. You will participate in plan development, document progress, and apply modalities and exercises per department policies.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OTA program and a current OTA license or eligibility, plus BLS certification. One year experience is preferred, with new graduates considered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current license or eligible for OTA licensure in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required; must be current before caring for patients independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessment under OT supervision and department policies.
• Document progress notes and the course of patient care.
• Administer modalities, exercises, or treatments per department procedures.
• Maintain progress notes and department records, including charges.
• Participate in department education activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of needs across neonatal to geriatric age groups.
• Perform miscellaneous duties assigned by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Assessment

Education

Occupational Therapist 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 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.