Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN Days

Mercy; Valley Brook (OK); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 56.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Tuition support

Paid time off

Matched retirement plans

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Resumo da vaga

Mercy is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist with assessments and individualized treatment programs across all ages in an inpatient setting. You will document patient progress, apply modalities and exercises, and maintain records under supervision, contributing to Mercy's mission and standards.

The role requires an OTA program graduate, current licensure eligibility, BLS certification, and up to one year of experience preferred.

Qualificações

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Current license or eligibility for licensure as an OTA in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required and current.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with initial patient assessments under supervision.
• Document care progress with progress notes and treatment needs.
• Administer modalities and exercise regimes per policy.
• Maintain patient records and charges documentation.
• Participate in department education activities.
• Apply knowledge of neonatal to geriatric care as appropriate.
• Perform other duties per Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Conhecimentos

Initial assessment

Documentation

Therapy modalities

Education promotion

Age-group care

Formação

OTA program graduate

Descrição da vaga

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 ofspecific 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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