COTA: Compassionate, Growth‑Driven Therapy Assistant

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Résumé du poste

Mercy in Missouri seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist with patient assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans for all ages under supervision. The role requires licensure eligibility, 0+ years of experience considered, and a commitment to Mercy Service Standards.

The position emphasizes documentation, education promotion within the department, and knowledge of age-specific needs from neonatal to geriatric.

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy 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.

Responsabilités

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient upon receiving direction from O.T.R./L. and according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Document the course of patient care including progress notes and the continuing need for treatment according to departmental policy.
• Administer appropriate modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures according to departmental policies and procedures on standards of treatment care.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records on each patient according to departmental policies regarding documentation and charges.
• Participate in promoting education within the department
• Demonstrates knowledge of special needs and behaviors of specific age groups to include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Perform miscellaneous job duties observed as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Formation

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Description du poste

Mercy in Missouri seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist with patient assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans for all ages under supervision. The role requires licensure eligibility, 0+ years of experience considered, and a commitment to Mercy Service Standards.

The position emphasizes documentation, education promotion within the department, and knowledge of age-specific needs from neonatal to geriatric.