Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN - Nursing Home Rehab in Etowah

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN - Nursing Home Rehab in Etowah - 1610894

Starr Regional Medical Center

• Directing, modifying and administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the Occupational Therapist.
• Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the Occupational Therapist, after the Occupational Therapist has evaluated the patient.
• Assist with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
• Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Participate in operational aspects of the department, maintain performance improvement activities within the department and participate in CQI activities.
• Participate in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and Hospital compliance regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Graduate from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association, current certificate as COTA in the State of Tennessee, current BCLS (CPR) certification required, ability to read and communicate effectively in English, strong written and verbal skills, and basic computer knowledge required.
• Previous COTA experience in rehab setting preferred.