Compassionate OT Assistant: Hands-on Patient Care & Rehab

Mercy; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our inpatient rehabilitation team in Ardmore, OK. You will assist with initial assessments under the supervision of an OT and help implement individualized treatment plans for patients of all ages.

Must have graduated from an accredited OTA program; hold an active OTA license or be eligible in Oklahoma; BLS certification required; one year of experience preferred but new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current OTA licensure or eligibility to practice in Oklahoma.
• BLS certification required; maintain current certification.
• One year experience preferred but new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessments under OT supervision.
• Document patient care progress notes and treatment course.
• Administer modalities and treatment procedures per policy.
• Maintain patient records and charges per department policy.
• Participate in department education and quality improvement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care across neonatal to geriatric.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

Initial assessment

Documentation

Treatment planning

Modalities

Age-group awareness

Team collaboration

Education

OTA program graduate

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our inpatient rehabilitation team in Ardmore, OK. You will assist with initial assessments under the supervision of an OT and help implement individualized treatment plans for patients of all ages.

Must have graduated from an accredited OTA program; hold an active OTA license or be eligible in Oklahoma; BLS certification required; one year of experience preferred but new graduates are welcome to apply.