Occupational Therapist II-Nonexempt

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist II develops, supervises, and provides patient care services in Occupational Therapy as referred by a physician. Care is tailored to population-specific needs and uses a developmental, patient- and family-directed approach. The position works in both outpatient and inpatient services throughout hospital units according to referrals and assigned caseload. Under the general supervision of a lead Occupational Therapist III or Manager, the Occupational Therapist II serves as a mentor and clinical expert in a specific area. The role supervises volunteers, Occupational Therapy Aides, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants; provides clinical education experiences for OT and OTA students; and participates in professional development while sharing clinical knowledge and expertise. The role also includes evaluating patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments; administering and directing therapeutic procedures as prescribed by a referring practitioner; establishing therapy goals; reassessing progress at regular intervals; and documenting findings. The classification may direct support staff assisting with treatment and is required to care for patients of all ages.

Requirements

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Current South Carolina licensure.
Current NBCOT certification.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
Minimum qualifications specify new graduates or less than one year of applicable experience.

Nice To Haves

Preferred qualifications specify greater than one year of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, supervise, and provide Occupational Therapy patient care services according to physician referrals and population-specific needs.
Use a developmental and patient/family-directed approach to care.
Supervise volunteers, Occupational Therapy Aides, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Act as a mentor and clinical expert in a specific clinical area under general supervision of a lead Occupational Therapist III or Manager.
Provide clinical education experiences for OT and OTA students.
Participate in professional development and share clinical knowledge and expertise with others.
Work in outpatient and inpatient services across hospital units based on referrals and assigned caseload.
Evaluate patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments and administer or direct prescribed therapeutic procedures.
Establish Occupational Therapy goals and reassess patient progress at regular intervals, supporting findings with appropriate documentation.
Direct support staff in assisting with treatment when needed and care for patients of all ages.