Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-Elkader

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Description:

At Mercy One, 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.

Mercy One Elkader Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital, which provides a vital lifesaving link to rural communities in Clayton County and surrounding areas through ambulance and emergency services. Mercy One is committed to providing quality, personalized and safe health care close to home.

The emergency department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week with board certified physicians and advanced level practitioners who are well-trained to treat emergency needs. Mercy One Elkader Medical Center is certified as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Iowa Department of Public Health. Join the Mercy One Family! We are looking to hire a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Mercy One, you will be under general supervision of OTR, the COTA screens, assesses, implements and provides occupational therapy treatment for patients. The COTA assists the OTR in the evaluation process. Possesses the skills necessary to provide direct patient care specific to each age group in accordance with departmental policy. The age of the patients served range in age from infants to geriatrics.

• Day shift
• 20 hrs a week

• Certification through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NCBOT)
• Associate degree as Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program
• Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) by the State of Iowa to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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.