COTA- Full Time, Acute Care

Mercy; Town and Country (MO); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Zusammenfassung

Mercy in Missouri is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. You will assist with initial patient assessments under the direction of OTR/L and implement treatment plans per department policies.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OTA program, a current OTA license (or eligibility), and BLS certification. One year of experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Occupation Therapist Assistant program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure in state of practice.
• One year experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• BLS certification; required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.
• Knowledge of special needs and behaviors of neonatal to geriatric age groups.

Aufgaben

• Assist with initial patient assessment per directions from OTR/L.
• Document course of patient care including progress notes and continuing need for treatment.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures according to department policies.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records on each patient.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific needs from neonatal to geriatric.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Documentation

Interprofessional collaboration

Age-specific care

Ausbildung

OTA program diploma

Jobbeschreibung

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.