Compassionate OT Assistant—Patient-Centered Rehab

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off & disability

Tuition assistance & professional dev

Job summary

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient treatment under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The OTA documents patient progress in the electronic health record and delivers therapy across inpatients, outpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the therapy team, age-appropriate interventions, and accurate record-keeping in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice.
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire; required within 30 days for certain facilities)
• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment and patient progress.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment and progress to the supervising therapist.
• Collaborates with the Occupational Therapist and health team to coordinate treatment programs.
• Assists in assessment of client’s daily living skills to determine abilities and limitations.
• Designs and adapts equipment for client’s home and work environments.

Skills

Pediatric care

Documentation skills

Assessment & planning

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Job description

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient treatment under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The OTA documents patient progress in the electronic health record and delivers therapy across inpatients, outpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the therapy team, age-appropriate interventions, and accurate record-keeping in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.