Occupational Therapist II

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across pediatric to geriatric populations. You will develop individualized treatment plans and work under the supervision of the lead Therapist within the hospital system.

The role requires SC licensure, NBCOT certification, and BLS. Experience of more than one year is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Education: a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current SC licensure and NBCOT certification required.
• Current AHA BLS certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• Greater than 1 year of applicable experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients for Occupational Therapy needs.
• Develops treatment plans based on assessment.
• Functions as a staff therapist under the supervision of the lead Therapist.

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Evaluates and treats patients for Occupational Therapy needs. Develops treatment plans based on assessment. Under the general supervision of the lead Therapist, functions as a staff therapist.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000706 CHS - Therapy SJCH - OT/PT/SLP (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: A degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current South Carolina licensure and NBCOT certification required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• Greater than 1 year of applicable experience required.

Evaluates and treats patients for Occupational Therapy needs. Develops treatment plans based on assessment. Under the general supervision of the lead Therapist, functions as a staff therapist. Patient populations served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric for a variety of diagnosis to include but not limited to: neurologic, orthopedic, post-surgical, pediatric, medically complex, inpatient or outpatient throughout the hospital system.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility & Posture

Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent

• Manual Dexterity & Strength

Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent.

• Lifting & Force Requirements

Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

• Vision & Sensory

Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.

• Selected Positions:
  • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
  • Respirator use qualification: Continuous

• Work Environment & Conditions

Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous.

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

The 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.

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