Occupational Therapist, FT - Acute (Black River Medical Center)

MUSC Health & Medical University of SC; Charleston (SC); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

State health benefits

Retirement benefits

Résumé du poste

MUSC Health Black River Medical Center is seeking an Acute Occupational Therapist to evaluate, administer and direct occupational therapy and related therapies for patients referred by practitioners. Establishes goals and reassesses progress with documentation at regular intervals.

You will collaborate with physicians, families, and other clinicians to provide effective therapies and may supervise support staff.

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited program.
• SC Occupational Therapy license and BLS certification required.
• One year of experience preferred; new graduates accepted.

Responsabilités

• Evaluates, administers and directs occupational therapy and related procedures as prescribed by a referring practitioner.
• Establishes goals and reassesses patient progress with documentation at regular intervals.
• Assesses and treats speech and language disorders and impairments.
• Collaborates with physicians, family members and other clinical providers to deliver effective therapies.
• May direct support staff in assisting with treatment.

Formation

Degree in occupational therapy

Description du poste

Job Description Summary

Join our exceptional team as an Acute Occupational Therapist at MUSC Black River Medical Center!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003473 BLR - PT (BRMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Evaluates, administers and directs the administration of therapeutic procedures utilized in physical medicine and rehabilitation, as prescribed by a referring practitioner. Establishes goals of occupational therapy and reassess this patient's progress at regular, timely intervals, supporting findings with appropriate documentation. Assesses and treats speech and language disorders and impairments. Conducts evaluations of an individual's speech and language skills using relevant diagnostic materials and tools. Develops treatment plans that utilize appropriate intervention approaches, strategies, and materials. Establishes treatment priorities that include advising, educating, and counseling. Completes required documentation to record assessment and progress. Collaborates with physicians, family members, and other clinical providers to provide effective therapies. May direct support staff in assisting with treatment.

Education

Degree in occupational therapy from an accredited school.

Experience

One year prior experience preferred. New graduates acceptable.

Licenses/Certificates

Occupational Therapist South Carolina License. AHA BLS or equivalent certification required.

Additional Job Description

MUSC Health Black River Medical Center supports a patient-and family-centered approach to care. Family members are not considered visitors to a loved one who is hospitalized. They are key participants in support, decision-making, and care. We do not have visiting hour restrictions and two people are always welcome at the bedside 24 hours a day. Residents benefit from access to a full range of modern diagnostic and interventional capabilities, including:

• 63,500 square feet
• 25 inpatient beds
• Five observation beds
• Two operating rooms
• 16 emergency treatment areas
• CT scanner
• MRI
• Nuclear medicine
• Mammography
• General radiology department
• Laboratory, respiratory, pharmacy and other ancillary services

About Black River (Cades, SC): "Originally named Camp Ridge, it changed to Cades when the post office was established in 1887. The community was named after C. W. Cades, an early postmaster, or possibly after early postmaster Vernal Glenn Arnette's (1885-1974) grandfather, Cade Arnette (1823-1864)." (from kids.kiddle.com). For more information, please visit: Chamber of Commerce Cades, SC - ChamberofCommerce.com

Benefits

MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.

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

Equal Opportunity

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.