Inpatient COTA – Impactful Rehab & Tuition Support

Mercy; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri seeks an Occupation Therapy Assistant to support patient care across age groups. You will assist with initial assessments, document progress, administer treatment modalities, and help maintain departmental records and charges.

The role emphasizes education within the department and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Requirements include graduation from an accredited OTA program, current or eligible COTA licensure, BLS certification, and a preference for one year of

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current license as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure.
• One year of experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• BLS certification must be current before caring for patients independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessment under direction and departmental policies.
• Document patient care, progress notes, and need for treatment per policy.
• Administer treatment modalities and exercise regimes per standards.
• Maintain progress notes and department records, including charges.
• Participate in promoting education within the department.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education promotion

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

Mercy in Missouri seeks an Occupation Therapy Assistant to support patient care across age groups. You will assist with initial assessments, document progress, administer treatment modalities, and help maintain departmental records and charges.

The role emphasizes education within the department and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Requirements include graduation from an accredited OTA program, current or eligible COTA licensure, BLS certification, and a preference for one year of