What are the responsibilities and job description for the COTA position at Acadiana Rehabilitation Hospital?
PRN COTA
Position Summary
- Assists Occupational Therapist in administering occupational therapy program in the hospital physically, developmentally, mentally or emotionally disable clients by performing the following duties.
- Position Education / Qualifications
Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two year college or technical school; with six months to one year related experience preferred and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Hospital Administrator, CNO/DON, Occupational Therapist
- Job Knowledge / Experience
- Lines of Responsibility
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.
- Physical Requirements: The position requires a considerable amount of physical work not to exceed 50 pounds. Any work load exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance. The individual will be required to pull up or reposition patients in bed, lift supplies, place equipment on supports, push beds throughout the hospital, and perform external cardiac compressions. The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties. The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies. In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, heavy lifting will be required to carry patients to safety. A significant amount of writing is required. Trips to various departments will be required.
- Working Conditions: The individual spends over 95% of their time in an air conditioned environment with varying exposure to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes
- Personal Protective Equipment: This position requires some exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and body fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns and goggles for every actual or potential exposure.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
