Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN, Outpatient

Lifepoint Health; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package with company match

Free gym memberships

Mental health services

Job summary

A diversified healthcare delivery network is looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their team. The role involves assessing patients, designing treatment plans, and educating both patients and their families. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy and have current state licensure. The position offers a range of professional development opportunities and benefits such as tuition assistance and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required.
• Current State Licensure for Occupational Therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's ability to perform occupational skills and design care plans.
• Implement treatment plans using appropriate modalities.
• Document patient progress and modify care plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and families about deficits.
• Assist with patient discharge and adaptive equipment.
• Supervise and delegate care to assistants according to regulations.

Skills

Occupational therapy skills

Patient assessment

Education skills

Supervision and delegation

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Facility Name: McLeod Health Cheraw

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

An Occupational Therapist (OT) who excels in this role:

• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.
• Education: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required
• License: Current State Licensure for Occupational Therapy
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.