Home Health COTA: Elevate Patient Care

Mercy; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Bethany, OK seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will assist with assessments, implement treatment plans, and document progress across all ages.

The role requires a current COTA license or eligibility in Oklahoma, BLS certification, and prefers 1 year of experience; new grads may be considered. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and staff development.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure in state of practice.
• One year experience is preferred but will consider new graduates.
• 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 department 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.
• Perform miscellaneous job duties observed as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Mercy in Bethany, OK seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will assist with assessments, implement treatment plans, and document progress across all ages.

The role requires a current COTA license or eligibility in Oklahoma, BLS certification, and prefers 1 year of experience; new grads may be considered. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and staff development.