Occupational Therapist Assistant

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Genesis, part of Trinity Health, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support a wide range of patient populations across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. The role emphasizes collaboration with therapists, accurate documentation, and compassionate care in a fast-paced health system.

Qualified candidates will hold a 2-year OT program or equivalent, Iowa licensure, and BLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• 2 year Occupational Therapy college program or equivalent experience.
• Iowa state license.
• Basic Life Support within 6 months of employment.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapists in providing treatment to patients in a caring, professional and efficient manner in settings that may include inpatient, outpatient, long term care, home health care and/or outreach services in the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.
• Provide treatment independently according to State practice guidelines.
• Be responsible for assisting the therapist in reassessment.
• Complete necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

Education

2 year Occupational Therapy college program or equivalent experience

Job description

Employment Type

Full time Shift: Day Shift

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire an Occupational Therapist Assistant!

Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapists in providing treatment to patients in a caring, professional and efficient manner in settings that may include inpatient, outpatient, long term care, home health care and/or outreach services in the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations
• Provide treatment independently according to State practice guidelines
• Be responsible for assisting the therapist in reassessment
• Complete necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner

Schedule

36 hours a week Day shift

Requirements

• 2 year Occupational Therapy college program or equivalent experience
• Iowa state license
• Basic Life Support within 6 months of employment
• No experience required

Benefits

• Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.