Certified OT Assistant: Grow, Impact, Heal

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

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.