Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation and oversight of support staff.

Position Requirements

A. Licensure/Certification/Registration: COTA., Tennessee State license or eligibility.

B. Education: AD from accredited program.

C. Experience: 0 to 6 months.

D. Special qualifications: CPR certified with A.H.A. Modality Certified Preferred.

Degree of Supervision Required

General guidance from management, expected to perform most duties independently in accordance with established hospital and departmental policy and procedure.

Ages of Patients Served

This position requires competence in assessment, treatment, and/or care for the age groups indicated. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience.

Birth - 1 Year - Infant

2-12 Year - Pediatric

13-18 Years - Adolescent

19-69 Years - Adult

70 + - Geriatric

N/A - No responsibility to treat or care for patients

Working Conditions

Hospital rooms, common areas, clinical departments, and hospital grounds. Potential hazards include:

Exposure to - None - Some - Frequent - Very - Frequent

toxic/caustic chemicals

blood or body fluids

extreme conditions, hot or cold

communicable diseases

dust/fumes/gases

unprotected heights

moving mechanical arts

CRT (computer) Monitor

potential electric shock

frequent, repetitive motions

x-ray electromagnetic energy

other (as listed)

high pitched Noises

needles or other sharp objects

Physical Requirements

Occasional: Sitting, climbing, working in hot, cold, or wet surroundings, working outdoors, working near radiation sources, working near fumes. Frequent: twisting, pushing/pulling, lifting or carrying > 50 pounds or more (patient treatment) working with or near chemicals (cleaning substances, IV medications, etc.) working with hazardous waste material (blood and body fluids) operating machinery, using hand tools (modality equipment). Constant: Standing/walking, bending/stooping, using arm muscles, using leg muscles, using back muscles, smelling, hearing, seeing, color vision, talking, finger dexterity, feeling, touching, lifting, or carrying 2-10 pounds, wearing protective clothing and/or equipment (blood borne pathogen standards).

Personal Protective Equipment

This position requires the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks/activities. Personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, gloves, masks, and safety glasses.

We are looking for Full-time and Part-time for this position.