Occupational Therapy Assistant: Patient-Centric Care

experiencedAlliedHealth; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives and 403(b) with employer

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and leave benefits

Tuition assistance and continuing edu.

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver patient treatment under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. This role supports inpatients, outpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations, documenting progress in the electronic health record and contributing to the continuum of care.

You will collaborate with the OT and health team to assess and improve client daily living skills, and to design adaptive equipment for home and work environments.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice.
• BLS Basic Life Support is preferred at hire and required within 30 days for some sites.
• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate therapeutic interventions under supervision of an OT.
• Maintain accurate records of treatment and patient progress.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment to the OT.
• Collaborate with the health care team to coordinate care and modify treatment plans.
• Assess daily living skills and help adapt equipment for home/work environments.

Skills

Age-specific care

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver patient treatment under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. This role supports inpatients, outpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations, documenting progress in the electronic health record and contributing to the continuum of care.

You will collaborate with the OT and health team to assess and improve client daily living skills, and to design adaptive equipment for home and work environments.