COTA: Empower Patient Recovery Across Ages

Mercy Co; University City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Inpatient Physical Medicine team. You will assist with initial patient assessment, document progress, implement treatment modalities, and maintain records according to department policy.

Qualified graduates of an OTA program with licensure eligibility, current BLS certification, and a willingness to work collaboratively will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupation Therapist Assistant program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure.
• BLS certification required and must be current.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient under direction from Inpatient Physical Medicine.
• Document patient care progress notes and continued need for treatment.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and department records on each patient.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of needs across age groups including neonatal to geriatric.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

Mercy in Missouri seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Inpatient Physical Medicine team. You will assist with initial patient assessment, document progress, implement treatment modalities, and maintain records according to department policy.

Qualified graduates of an OTA program with licensure eligibility, current BLS certification, and a willingness to work collaboratively will thrive in this role.