Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified

Graduate of an approved program for Occupational Therapy Assistant. Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patient as specialty assignment dictates. Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of a Occupational Therapy Assistant program. An ability and willingness to apply knowledge and skills and maintain clinical competency as required in treating acute and rehabilitative patients. Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with patients' growth and development needs and the ability to counsel and comfort patients and families regarding procedure performed. An ability to manage a sometimes chaotic work environment related to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes. Demonstrates skill in the use of applicable equipment; mature judgement and initiative required; shows professional interest through self-development, continuing education, and involvement in professional organizations; presents a positive attitude and professional appearance. Ability to give and follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to react and perform under stress in emergency situations; ability to effectively record and reflect observations; ability to exercise analytical judgement on work to be done. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in state of Tennessee. Current CPR certification required.                 

                                                                                                    EOE