COTA- Full Time, Acute Care

Mercy; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Illinois is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist with initial patient assessments, document progress, and administer modalities under department policies. You will help maintain patient records and participate in departmental education while delivering care across age groups from neonatal to geriatric.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OTA program, current or eligible licensure, and a BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupation Therapist Assistant program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure.
• BLS certification required and current before independent patient care.
• One year experience preferred; new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessment and continue care per policy.
• Document course of care, progress notes, and treatment needs.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or procedures per standards.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records.
• Participate in promoting education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of care across neonatal to geriatric ages.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the inpatient supervisor.

Skills

Initial patient assessment

Documentation

Treatment administration

Team collaboration

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.