Occup Therapist

Occupational Therapist

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:

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: O.T.R., Tennessee State license or eligibility.
• Education: BA, BS or MA in occupational therapy.
• Experience: 0 to 6 months (with pediatric experience preferred)
• 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:

• Birth - 1 Year - Infant
• 2-12 Years - 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 toxic/caustic chemicals
• Exposure to blood or body fluids
• Extreme conditions, hot or cold
• Communicable diseases
• Dust/fumes/Gases
• Unprotected heights
• Moving mechanical parts
• CRT (computer) monitor
• Potential electric shock
• Frequent, repetitive motions
• X-ray electro-magnetic energy
• 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.