COTA — Compassionate Rehab Specialist

MHM Support Services; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Inpatient Physical Medicine team. You will assist with initial patient assessments, document care progression, and deliver prescribed modalities and exercise therapy according to policy.

Must be an OTA program graduate with current BLS certification and licensure eligibility in the state. One year experience is preferred but new graduates are welcome. Mercy offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational 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 supervision and policy.
• Document the course of patient care including progress notes and ongoing need for treatment.
• Administer appropriate modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records on each patient.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of special needs and behaviors across age groups.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

Assessment support

Documentation

Patient care

Education

OTA program graduate

Job description

Mercy in Missouri seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Inpatient Physical Medicine team. You will assist with initial patient assessments, document care progression, and deliver prescribed modalities and exercise therapy according to policy.

Must be an OTA program graduate with current BLS certification and licensure eligibility in the state. One year experience is preferred but new graduates are welcome. Mercy offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.