COTA- Full Time, Acute Care

Mercy; Ferguson (MO); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Resumo da vaga

Mercy seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist with patient assessment, implement treatment plans, and document progress in accordance with department policies in a hospital setting in Ferguson, MO.

You must be a graduate of an accredited OTA program, hold a current OTA license or be eligible for licensure, and maintain BLS certification. One year of experience is preferred, though new graduates will be considered. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits to eligible staff.

Qualificações

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure.
• One year experience preferred but new graduates considered.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with patient assessment and documentation of progress.
• Administer modalities and treatment procedures per department policies.
• Maintain progress notes and department records.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of care for neonatal to geriatric age groups.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor.

Formação

Graduate of accredited OTA program

Ferramentas

BLS Certification

Descrição da vaga

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.