COTA- Full Time, Acute Care

Mercy; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support patient assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role emphasizes thorough documentation, adherence to policy, and active participation in education within the department.

Qualified candidates will be OTA program graduates with a current or eligible license, BLS certification, and an interest in contributing across age groups from neonatal to geriatric in a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current license or eligibility to practice OTA in state of practice.
• BLS certification must be current before independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessments and participate in treatment planning under supervision.
• Document the course of patient care, progress notes, and treatment charges.
• Administer modalities, exercises, and treatment procedures per departmental policies.
• Maintain patient progress notes and department records.
• Promote department education and knowledge sharing.
• Demonstrate understanding of patient needs across neonatal to geriatric ages.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

OTA program graduate

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the general supervision of alicensed Occupational Therapist and according to standards of treatment, assists with objective assessments as well as comprehensive individualized treatment programs for patients of all age ranges, according to departmental policies and procedures. Performs duties andresponsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient upon receiving direction from O.T.R./L. and according todepartmental 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 patientaccording to departmental policies regarding documentation and charges.
• Participate in promoting education within the department
• Demonstrates knowledge of special needs and behaviors ofspecific 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.