Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA) 2. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment Physical and Sensory Requirements: Ability to read, write and converse in English Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions Ability to respond to pages Ability to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently Ability to tolerate prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting Has sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents. The staff COTA assumes responsibility and accountability for providing modalities and treatment procedures asdetermined by a treatment plan established by an occupational therapist and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.