COTA: Compassionate Therapist Assistant with Tuition Support

Mercy; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our inpatient team. You will assist with patient assessments, implement treatment plans, and document progress according to policy.

The role requires OTA program graduate, licensure or eligibility, BLS certification, and about one year of experience preferred. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a caring, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license or eligible for licensure in state of practice.
• BLS certification must be current.
• One year experience preferred, new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessment according to departmental policies and directions.
• Document the course of patient care including progress notes and continuing need for treatment.
• Administer appropriate modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records on each patient.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of special needs and behaviors across age groups (neonatal to geriatric).
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Education

OTA program graduate

Job description

Mercy in Missouri is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our inpatient team. You will assist with patient assessments, implement treatment plans, and document progress according to policy.

The role requires OTA program graduate, licensure or eligibility, BLS certification, and about one year of experience preferred. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a caring, collaborative environment.