COTA- Full Time, Acute Care

Mercy; Crestwood (MO); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mercy seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for inpatient care in Crestwood, MO. You will assist with patient assessments, document progress, and administer treatment modalities within policy, spanning neonatal to geriatric care.

Must graduate from an accredited OTA program, hold or be eligible for licensure, and maintain BLS certification. New graduates are welcome and the team emphasizes education and collaboration in a supportive hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure.
• One year experience preferred but new graduates will be considered.
• BLS certification required and current before caring for patients independently.

Responsabilités

• Assist with initial patient assessment per direction from O.T.R./L. and in accordance with departmental policies.
• Document the course of patient care including progress notes and continuing need for treatment.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures per departmental policies.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records on each patient.
• Participate in promoting education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the needs of age groups from neonatal to geriatric.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Connaissances

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

BLS certification

Formation

OTA program

Description du poste

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.