Licensed COTA - Impactful Rehab Across All Ages

Mercy; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Inpatient Physical Medicine team in Missouri. You will assess patients, document progress, and administer therapeutic modalities under department policy.

The role supports care across age groups from neonatal to geriatric, with emphasis on education and teamwork. A current COTA license and BLS are required, with preference for 1 year experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license or eligibility for licensure as a COTA in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required and current.
• One year of experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Ability to work with diverse age groups from neonatal to geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient under supervision and according to department policies.
• Document the course of patient care including progress notes and ongoing need for treatment.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures per departmental standards.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records on each patient.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of special needs across age groups (neonatal to geriatric).
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Diploma/Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Inpatient Physical Medicine team in Missouri. You will assess patients, document progress, and administer therapeutic modalities under department policy.

The role supports care across age groups from neonatal to geriatric, with emphasis on education and teamwork. A current COTA license and BLS are required, with preference for 1 year experience.