Occupational Therapist - Full-time Inpatient

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonuses for select positions

Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Carolina is looking for a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The ideal candidate will develop treatment plans, conduct evaluations, and provide patient education. A degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant certifications are required, along with effective communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits including sign-on bonuses, paid time off, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prefer 1 year experience in inpatient rehab setting but not required.
• Current SC license and BLS certification required.
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; clinical competence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Implement treatment in accordance with facility standards.
• Provide education to patients and families for discharge.
• Ensure documentation standards and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and assist during staffing shortages.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical competence

Education

Degree from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist – Fulltime

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services (Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care. Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations, considering medical history, physician orders, patient capabilities, and patient expectations
• Develops appropriate treatment plan consistent with assessment, diagnostic outcomes, while incorporating patient goals and focus on discharge planning
• Implements treatment plan in accordance with methods, techniques, modalities, and procedures
• Actively participates in committees and task forces as appropriate
• Appropriately provide patient and family education in preparation for discharge
• Meets documentation standards with patient charts
• Charge accurately and appropriately for services rendered
• Perform thorough and efficient chart review to prepare for patient care
• Positive and professional communication with interdisciplinary team members
• Timely and cost effective delivery of services
• Displays excellent customer service skills
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Delegation of 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 & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/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
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach to Victoria Luciano, [e-mail] or 803-641-5631.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Education requirements: Degree from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy (Bachelor's or Master's)

Work experience requirements: Prefer 1 year experience in inpatient rehab setting but not required

Required licenses/ certifications/courses Current SC license, BLS

Required skills, knowledge and abilities: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Effective interpersonal skills. Clinical competence. Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments by the facility.

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