COTA- Full Time, Acute Care

Mercy Co; Bellefontaine Neighbors (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Inpatient Physical Medicine team. The candidate will assess patients on admission, document progress, and implement treatment plans per department policies. Strong knowledge of pediatric to geriatric needs and good documentation are essential.

One year of experience is preferred, but new graduates will be considered. BLS certification must be current, and licensure eligibility in the state is required to practice.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupation Therapist Assistant program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure in state of practice.
• One year experience preferred but new graduates will be considered.
• BLS certification must be current before caring for patients independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Pediatric care

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA program

Tools

BLS certified

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

• 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 PhysicalMedicine Supervisor.

Position Details:

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupation 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.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.