Occupational Therapist II

musc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across the hospital system. You will develop evidence-based treatment plans and work under the supervision of the lead Therapist to support diverse populations, from infants to older adults.

The role requires SC licensure, NBCOT certification, and BLS. Experience of more than one year is preferred, with a commitment to contributing to a collaborative therapy team in a dynamic

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 to geriatric across a variety of diagnoses.

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

South Carolina licensure (SC licensure)

NBCOT certification

BLS certification (AHA or ARC for Healthcare Providers)

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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