Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for administering population specific occupational therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by the occupational therapist for patients in the acute care and outpatient environment to assist patients in retaining and regaining their highest functional level. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant carries out work under the direction of the Occupational Therapist who provides the assistant with supervision in accordance with the laws of Tennessee for occupational therapy. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant promotes the field of Occupational Therapy through marketing/education/participation in activities in hospital and community, participates in the education of students as Clinical Instructor when assigned, maintains personal and departmental professional competence, and maintains a “customer orientation” awareness while interacting with patient, families, and other professionals.

Required Education: Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program per American Occupational Therapy Association.

Required Licensure and Certifications: Certified under the statues of the state of TN for Occupational Therapy. Must maintain current credential requirements.

TN state license.

Current BCLS.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: All modalities utilized within the therapy department. Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in occupational therapy for the evaluation and treatment of various patient populations in acute and outpatient settings as well as possible hazards to patients during treatments and necessary precautionary/remedial measures. May enter secured medication rooms to deliver or to access supplies and equipment necessary to carry out core job functions.

PREFERRED Qualifications: No previous experience required; experience in acute care or outpatient services preferred. GA state license preferred. Electrical stimulation and modality certification preferred