About this opportunity
Macon Community Hospital lists this Occupational Therapist Assistant opportunity in lafayette, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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:
Licensure/Certification/Registration: COTA., Tennessee State license or eligibility.
Education: AD from accredited program.
Experience: 0 to 6 months
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 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:
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
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.
Worksite address
lafayette, TN, 37083, US
Who can apply
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