COTA: Impactful Rehab & Patient Care

Mercy; Arcadia (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Mercy Hospital Logan County in Guthrie, OK. This full-time position (40 hours/week) supports an Occupational Therapist by performing assessments, implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and promoting patient education across age groups.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to Mercy Service Standards, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Initial assessment

Team collaboration

Age-specific care

Education

OTA program graduate

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Mercy Hospital Logan County in Guthrie, OK. This full-time position (40 hours/week) supports an Occupational Therapist by performing assessments, implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and promoting patient education across age groups.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to Mercy Service Standards, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.