COTA- Full Time, Acute Care

Mercy; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist with patient assessments and treatment under the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor. You will document care, administer modalities, and support a range of ages from neonatal to geriatric.

Must be graduate of an accredited OTA program, hold or be eligible for COTA licensure, and be BLS certified. One year of experience is preferred; Mercy provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, tuition support,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program is required.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligibility for licensure in state of practice.
• BLS certification is required and must be current.
• One year experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Documentation of patient care and charges must follow departmental policies.
• Knowledge of care for neonatal to geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessments according to department policies.
• Document patient care including progress notes and treatment needs.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatments per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and department records on each patient.
• Promote education within the department.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Initial patient assessment

Documentation of patient care

Administer modalities and treatments

Progress notes maintenance

Education promotion within department

Age-group knowledge (neonatal to geria

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant 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.