About this opportunity
Macon Community Hospital lists this Occup Therapist opportunity in lafayette, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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
Exposure to extreme conditions, hot or cold
Exposure to communicable diseases
Exposure to dust/fumes/gases
Exposure to unprotected heights
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to CRT (computer) monitor
Exposure to potential electric shock
Exposure to frequent, repetitive motions
Exposure to x-ray electro-magnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Exposure to 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.
Worksite address
lafayette, TN, 37083, US
Who can apply
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