COTA- Full Time, Acute Care

Mercy; St. Ann (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist with initial patient assessments and carry out treatment plans in an inpatient setting.

You will document progress, maintain department records, and help promote education within the department while supporting care across neonatal to geriatric patients.

Applicants must be OTA graduates, hold or be eligible for state licensure, be BLS certified, and have at least one year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current licensure as COTA or eligible for licensure in the state.
• One year experience preferred; new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessment per direction from O.T.R./L. and department policies.
• Document the course of patient care including progress notes and need for treatment.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatments per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records on patients.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of needs across age groups from neonatal to geriatric.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Inpatient PhysicalMedicine Supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant degree

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.