COTA- Full Time, Acute Care

Mercy; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a compassionate inpatient care team. You will assist with initial patient assessments, document progress, and administer treatment modalities according to department policies.

The role requires a current OTA license or eligibility and BLS certification, with preferred one year of experience but welcoming new graduates. Mercy offers supportive benefits, ongoing education, and a collaborative environment where staff voices

Qualifications

• Ability to provide patient care across age groups.
• Accurate documentation of patient progress and care.
• Knowledge of varied age-specific needs in treatment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessment per directions and policies.
• Document patient care including progress and treatment needs.
• Administer modalities, exercises, or treatments per policies and standards.
• Maintain progress notes and department records, including charges.
• Promote department education and team collaboration.
• Demonstrate understanding of needs across neonatal to geriatric ages.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Ages: neonatal to geriatric

Education

OTA program graduate

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.