COTA- Full Time, Acute Care

Mercy; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the inpatient team in Illinois. You will assist with patient assessments, document care plans, and administer therapeutic modalities under department guidelines.

The role emphasizes accurate progress notes, adherence to policies, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, serving neonatal to geriatric patients. BLS certification and an OTA license or eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current license or eligibility for licensure as OTA in state of practice.
• BLS certification is required and current.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessment and follow departmental policies.
• Document patient care including progress notes and treatment needs.
• Administer modalities and exercise programs per policies.
• Maintain progress notes and department records for charges and care.
• Support department education initiatives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of care needs across age groups from neonatal to geriatric.
• Perform duties assigned by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited OTA program

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.