Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN/As Needed
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Missouri post a median of $32.50 an hour, the middle half $23–$35, across 17 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Missouri earn a median of $31.77 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapy assistants in Missouri: pay by town and employer
Medicare rating of Mercy Hospital Joplin
Medicare gives Mercy Hospital Joplin 1 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Missouri's hospitals average 3.1). 73% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Missouri hospitals by rating.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists Mercy Hospital Joplin as owned by a non-profit body, and Mercy also runs for-profit hospitals, so which entity employs you decides whether the work counts toward PSLF. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
Licensed in another state?
Missouri issues and accepts OT Compact privileges: an occupational therapist or OT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Missouri license. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.
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About the job
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
Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupation Therapist Assistant program.
Licensure: Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure in state of practice.
Experience: One year experience is preferred but will consider new graduates.
Certifications: BLS certified. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.
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.
From Mercy's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Mercy is a health system with 55 (source: Mercy, About Mercy) acute care and specialty hospitals, more than 1,000 (source: Mercy, About Mercy) physician practice and outpatient locations and 50,000+ (source: Mercy, About Mercy) caregivers in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Source: Mercy, About Mercy
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