Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN Days

Mercy; Tuttle (OK); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care across age groups. You will assist with initial assessments, document progress, and administer therapeutic activities under supervision. The role emphasizes adherence to Mercy standards and collaborative teamwork.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited OTA program and active BLS certification, with licensure or eligibility to practice in the state. Mercy offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• BLS certification required; current license or eligibility to practice as OTA.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with initial patient assessment under OT supervision and department policies.
• Document patient progress notes and ongoing need for treatment.
• Apply modalities and exercise plans per department guidelines.
• Maintain patient records and billing documentation per policy.
• Support educational activities within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of care for neonatal to geriatric age groups.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Inpatient OT Supervisor.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Documentation

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Educación

OTA program graduate

OTA licensure (or eligible)

Descripción del empleo

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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