Cert Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full Time - $10K Sign-On Bonus

Mercy

Springfield, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Community Support, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Hospital, License Management, Medicine, Neonatology, Occupational Therapy, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Quality of Life, Special Needs, Standards of Care, Team Player, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Springfield, MO
POSTED
28 days ago

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the general supervision of alicensed Occupational Therapist and according to standards of treatment, assists with objective assessments as well as comprehensive individualized treatment programs for patients of all age ranges, according to departmental policies and procedures. Performs duties andresponsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

  • Assist with initial assessment on each patient upon receiving direction from O.T.R./L. and according todepartmental 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 patientaccording to departmental policies regarding documentation and charges.
  • Participate in promoting education within the department
  • Demonstrates knowledge of special needs and behaviors ofspecific age groups to include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
  • Perform miscellaneous job duties observed as directed by the Inpatient PhysicalMedicine Supervisor.

Position Details:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus | Mercy Hospital

Make a Difference Every Day. Join Mercy.

At Mercy, we're more than a healthcare organization-we're a healing ministry dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate care and exceptional service. Recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the "Top 100 Places to Work," Mercy offers a career where your skills, passion, and purpose come together.

If you're a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) looking to impact patients across all stages of life while working alongside a supportive, mission-driven team, we'd love to meet you!

Why Mercy?

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Full-Time Opportunity

Day-One Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Matched Retirement Plan

PTO Starting Day One

Career Growth & Development Opportunities

Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment

What You'll Do

Working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life.

Your Responsibilities Include:

  • Assisting with patient evaluations and initial assessments as directed by the Occupational Therapist.

  • Implementing individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions.

  • Administering modalities, exercise programs, and treatment procedures according to established standards of care.

  • Monitoring patient progress and documenting treatment outcomes accurately.

  • Maintaining patient records, charges, and departmental documentation.

  • Supporting educational initiatives within the department.

  • Providing care to patients across all age groups, including:

  • Neonatal

  • Pediatric

  • Adolescent

  • Adult

  • Geriatric

  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve the best patient outcomes.

  • Performing additional duties as assigned by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Licensure

  • Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license or eligible for licensure in the state of practice

Experience

  • One year of experience preferred
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply

Certification

  • Current BLS Certification required prior to independent patient care

The Mercy Difference

At Mercy, you'll find more than a job-you'll find a community that supports you through every challenge and celebrates every success. We're investing in innovative technology, expanding access to care, and creating new opportunities for healthcare professionals to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact.

We believe compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand. If you're dedicated to patient advocacy, teamwork, and delivering exceptional care, you'll fit right in.

Ready to Help Patients Thrive?

Apply today and take the next step in your therapy career with Mercy Hospital.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

About the Company

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Mercy

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.

Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
https://www.mercy.net/