Occupational Therapy Assistant

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina State Health Insurance

South Carolina State Retirement

Competitive pay

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists in delivering rehabilitative activities and preparing adaptive equipment for patients with developmental, physical, or emotional impairments. You will document progress and assist in coordinating care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Graduate from an accredited OT Assistant program is required, with licensure in South Carolina and NBCOT registration.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school for Occupational Therapy Assistants is required.
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the SC Board and NBCOT registration.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification is required before seeing patients.

Responsibilities

• Assists an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments or who are recovering from injury.
• Prepares adaptive equipment used during treatment and supports patient activities.
• Documents therapeutic activities and details of patients progress.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school for Occupational Therapy Assistants

Job description

Job Description Summary

Assist patients in their move toward independence by setting realistic goals and treatment plans. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and often coordinate patient care and team activities.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001532 LAN - IP Therapy Rehab (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Benefits:

• South Carolina State Health Insurance
• South Carolina State Retirement
• Competitive pay
• Paid Parental Leave

Assists an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments or who are recovering from injury. Prepares adaptive equipment used during treatment and supports patient activities. Documents therapeutic activities and details of patients progress.

Additional Job Description

Education:

Graduate from an accredited school for Occupational Therapy Assistants is required.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy and registration with the National Board for certification in Occupational Therapy. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required before seeing patients.

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

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