Occupational Therapist

Ernest Health, Inc.; Elgin (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High-Deductible Medical Plan }

Flexible and Health Saving account

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long term disability

Competitive compensation

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for inpatient care at Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Elgin, SC.

You will evaluate patients, improve basic motor functions, and teach daily living activities to help patients regain independence in a supportive, state‑of‑the‑art facility. We value compassionate team players with a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy, current state licensure, BLS/CPR certification, and a commitment to high‑quality rehabilitation services

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist
• BLS/CPR certification required
• 1 year of experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred
• Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and helps improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
• Teaches patients to perform daily living tasks and use adaptive equipment.
• Integrates hospital mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

Current licensure as an Occupational 3

BLS/CPR certification

Rehab hospital experience

Leadership skills

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Inpatinet) - Full-Time - Elgin, SC

Student Loan payment program.

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Elgin, South Carolina serves the greater Columbia area with high-quality inpatient rehabilitative care. We provide specialized rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, orthopedic injuries, and other debilitating conditions.

Our passionate team of rehabilitation physicians, nurses, and therapists works together to deliver individualized treatment plans – including intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy – to help patients rebuild strength and independence. In our nurturing, state-of-the-art facility, patients benefit from the latest rehab technologies and a supportive atmosphere. Joint Commission-accredited and part of an award-winning network, Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital takes pride in helping patients achieve meaningful recovery close to home.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High-Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Competitive compensation

Wellness & Work Life balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth:

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Therapy Preceptor bonus program

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current State Occupational Therapist License.
• Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.