COTA- Full Time, Acute Care

Mercy; University City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Inpatient Physical Medicine team. You will assist with initial patient assessment, document progress, implement treatment modalities, and maintain records according to department policy.

Qualified graduates of an OTA program with licensure eligibility, current BLS certification, and a willingness to work collaboratively will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupation Therapist Assistant program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure.
• BLS certification required and must be current.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient under direction from Inpatient Physical Medicine.
• Document patient care progress notes and continued need for treatment.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and department records on each patient.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of needs across age groups including neonatal to geriatric.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Education

Accredited OTA 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.