COTA- Full Time, Acute Care

Mercy; Webster Groves (MO); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Zusammenfassung

Mercy in Missouri seeks an Occupation Therapy Assistant to support patient care across age groups. You will assist with initial assessments, document progress, administer treatment modalities, and help maintain departmental records and charges.

The role emphasizes education within the department and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Requirements include graduation from an accredited OTA program, current or eligible COTA licensure, BLS certification, and a preference for one year of

Qualifikationen

• Must be a graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current license as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure.
• One year of experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• BLS certification must be current before caring for patients independently.

Aufgaben

• Assist with initial patient assessment under direction and departmental policies.
• Document patient care, progress notes, and need for treatment per policy.
• Administer treatment modalities and exercise regimes per standards.
• Maintain progress notes and department records, including charges.
• Participate in promoting education within the department.

Kenntnisse

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education promotion

Ausbildung

Accredited OTA program

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.