Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute in Spartanburg, South Carolina is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a per diem PRN opportunity. Our rehab program serves patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other conditions with intensive therapy plans.

The interdisciplinary team designs individualized treatment plans, emphasizing patient care and progress. Licensure as an OT and CPR are required, and one year of rehab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
• One year of experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients to improve basic motor functions and reasoning, and teaches ADLs and task adaptations.
• Assesses need for adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

OT license

CPR

Rehab experience

Education

Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist - Per Diem - Spartanburg, South Carolina

We have a PRN opportunity for an Occupational Therapist!

Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute in Spartanburg, South Carolina provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative care with a personal touch. Serving the Upstate region, our institute specializes in helping patients recover from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other disabling conditions through intensive therapy programs.

Our interdisciplinary team – including rehab physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers – is passionate about patient care and works collaboratively to design individualized treatment plans for each patient’s unique goals. We offer advanced rehabilitation technologies and a supportive environment that encourages progress and healing.

Joint Commission-accredited and consistently ranked among top rehab providers, Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute is proud to help patients rebuild their abilities and confidence on the journey to recovery.

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current State Occupational Therapist License.
• Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.