Compassionate OT Assistant — Day-One Benefits

MHM Support Services; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed OT supervision in delivering patient-centered treatment across age groups. You will assist with assessments, implement modalities and exercise programs, and maintain comprehensive care documentation in accordance with Mercy policies and standards.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited OTA program, current or eligible OT licensure, 1 year of experience preferred, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient under direction from OT.
• Document the course of patient care including progress notes and ongoing need for treatment.
• Administer appropriate modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records on each patient.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Education

Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Mercy seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed OT supervision in delivering patient-centered treatment across age groups. You will assist with assessments, implement modalities and exercise programs, and maintain comprehensive care documentation in accordance with Mercy policies and standards.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited OTA program, current or eligible OT licensure, 1 year of experience preferred, and BLS certification.