Certified OT Assistant — Impactful Care + Tuition Support

Mercy; Mehlville (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Mehlville, MO is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Inpatient Physical Medicine team. You will assist with patient assessments and document care progression in line with department policies, supporting rehabilitation plans and goals.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OTA program, a current license or eligibility for licensure, BLS certification, and preferred one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current license as OTA or eligible for licensure in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required and current.
• One year experience preferred; new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessment under direction from OT/R/L and department policies.
• Document the course of patient care including progress notes and ongoing treatment needs.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures per departmental policies.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records for each patient.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific needs from neonatal to geriatric.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

Mercy in Mehlville, MO is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Inpatient Physical Medicine team. You will assist with patient assessments and document care progression in line with department policies, supporting rehabilitation plans and goals.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OTA program, a current license or eligibility for licensure, BLS certification, and preferred one year of experience.