Occupational Therapist

Universal Health Services; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses for select positions

Unlimited employee referral bonus program

Competitive compensation and generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Full-time Inpatient Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services in Aiken, South Carolina. You will conduct evaluations, develop and implement treatment plans, and provide education to patients and families.

This role requires effective communication and collaboration with the healthcare team. The position offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prefer 1 year in an inpatient rehab setting but not required.
• Current South Carolina license and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations considering medical history and patient expectations.
• Develop treatment plans consistent with assessment and patient goals.
• Implement treatment plans in accordance with techniques and procedures.
• Provide patient and family education in preparation for discharge.
• Maintain positive communication with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical competency

Ability to pass pre‑employment assessments

Education

Degree from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

Job description

Job Description

Inpatient Occupational Therapist – Full time, 30 hours per week.

Provide Occupational Therapy services (evaluation, treatment plan development, treatment, delegation of treatment, and discharge planning) to patients in the inpatient rehabilitation setting in accordance with facility policy, standards, and philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations, considering medical history, physician orders, patient capabilities, and patient expectations.
• Develop appropriate treatment plan consistent with assessment and diagnostic outcomes, while incorporating patient goals and focus on discharge planning.
• Implement treatment plan in accordance with methods, techniques, modalities, and procedures.
• Actively participate in committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Appropriately provide patient and family education in preparation for discharge.
• Meet documentation standards with patient charts.
• Charge accurately and appropriately for services rendered.
• Perform thorough and efficient chart review to prepare for patient care.
• Maintain positive and professional communication with interdisciplinary team members.
• Deliver services in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Display excellent customer service skills.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Delegate patient care to COTA, if applicable, following supervisory requirements.
• Assist other departments during staffing shortages.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonuses for select positions.
• Unlimited employee referral bonus program.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement after 6 months.
• Culture of excellence – employee recognition program.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Clinical nursing ladder opportunities.
• SoFi student loan refinancing program.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• Work experience: Prefer 1 year in an inpatient rehab setting but not required.
• Licenses and certifications: Current South Carolina license, BLS.
• Skills and abilities: Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, clinical competency, and ability to pass pre‑employment assessments.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.