Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN

MUSC Health; Chester (SC); On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

MUSC Health Chester hospital therapy team is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to help patients regain independence when they need it most.

Under supervision of an OT, you will deliver interventions, carry out prescribed procedures, document outcomes, and collaborate with a fast-paced interdisciplinary team in a hospital setting. This is a PRN role requiring availability for 12 hours bi-weekly or more as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current South Carolina OTA licensure is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required before seeing patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled occupational therapy interventions to patients recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or other medical conditions.
• Carry out therapeutic procedures as prescribed by the referring practitioner.
• Support and advance patient goals established by the Occupational Therapist.
• Reassess patient progress at regular intervals and adjust treatment accordingly.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation that supports clinical findings and outcomes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Skills

OT Interventions

Therapy procedures

Goal setting

Progress reassessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

OTA degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Looking for flexibility and meaningful work? Join our MUSC Health Chester hospital therapy team as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and help patients regain independence when they need it most.

Job Description Summary

Looking for flexibility and meaningful work? Join our MUSC Health Chester hospital therapy team as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and help patients regain independence when they need it most.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000175 CHE - IP Physical Therapy (CMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

What You’ll Do

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Deliver skilled occupational therapy interventions to patients recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or other medical conditions
• Carry out therapeutic procedures as prescribed by the referring practitioner
• Support and advance patient goals established by the Occupational Therapist
• Reassess patient progress at regular intervals and adjust treatment accordingly
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation that supports clinical findings and outcomes
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team in a fast-paced hospital environment

PRN Status Clause

This is a PRN as-needed position, you must be available to work at least 12 hours bi-weekly, as needed according to departmental demands. You may be required to work additional hours if requested by your supervisor to accomplish work objectives. Work hours may vary (increase or decrease) depending on the needs of the unit.

Additional Job Description

Education

A degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Licenses/Certification

Current South Carolina occupational therapist assistant licensure is required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required before seeing patients.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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