Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN Days

Mercy; Luther (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care under supervision, assisting with initial assessments and individualized treatment plans.

You will document progress, administer appropriate modalities, and maintain patient records, while promoting education within the department and understanding age-specific needs from neonatal to geriatric. Current licensure and BLS CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure in state of practice.
• BLS certification must be current.
• One year experience preferred but new graduates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessment under supervision.
• Document course of care including progress notes and treatment needs.
• Administer appropriate modalities, exercises, or treatments per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and records for each patient.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant program graduate

Tools

BLS certification

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 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.

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