Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN

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This individual assists the Occupational Therapist in the preparation of patients for treatment, provides certain occupational therapy procedures to the patient, maintains occupational therapy equipment in a clean and aesthetic manner, and is responsible for written/verbal communications between the rehab department and our customers.

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in performing tests, evaluations, and developing treatment plans and techniques to implement the plan.
• Treat patients in accordance with established treatment plans.
• Communicate with patients, families, and other multidisciplinary team members and service providers.
• Monitor patients’ response to intervention and communicate observations to the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete required documentation on patients and maintain department records in accordance with departmental and health center policies and procedures.
• Promote efficient utilization of resources and supplies and ensure charges are appropriate based on services provided.
• Assist Inpatient Rehab Manager in orientation, training, and evaluation of employees.

PRN; as needed. Typical hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. No weekend or holiday rotations.

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association Occupational Therapy Assistant Education Program.
• Licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Iowa.
• Prefer demonstrated competence in an acute care setting for at least one year.
• Ability to communicate with patients and instruct them in exercise programs.
• Provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider – American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer – American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintain current status.
• Provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines.

• Education Assistance offered.
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater.
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1.

Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties. Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center is a 342‑bed regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. Mercy One New Hampton Medical Center is an 11‑bed rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

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.