Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN Days

Mercy; Spencer (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient assessments and individualized treatment plans across age groups in an inpatient setting.

You will document progress, administer therapies, and help educate within the department, working under supervision to ensure high-quality care. A licensure path is required or planned, with BLS currently valid and a preference for those with one year of experience.

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 current.
• One year experience preferred but new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient under direction from O.T.R./L. according to departmental policies.
• Document course of patient care including progress notes and ongoing need for treatment.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures per departmental policies.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records for each patient as required.
• Participate in promoting education within the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of special needs and behaviors across age groups (neonatal to geriatric).
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

COTA certification

Patient assessment

Documentation

Treatment administration

Geriatric care

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

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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