Occupational Therapist II-Nonexempt

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist II develops, supervises and provides optimal patient care services as referred by physician for Occupational Therapy, based on population-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach. Supervises volunteers, Occupational Therapy Aides, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. Under the general supervision of a lead Occupational Therapist III or Manager, acts as a mentor and expert in specific clinical area. Provides clinical education experiences for OT and OTA students. Participates in professional development and shares clinical knowledge and expertise with others. The Occupational Therapist II works in both Out-Patient and In-Patient services, all units throughout the hospital based on the referrals received and assigned caseload.

Requirements

• 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.
• Standing: Continuous
• Sitting: Continuous
• Walking: Continuous
• Working indoors: Continuous
• Bending at the waist: Continuous
• Twisting at the waist: Frequent
• Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Reaching in all directions: Continuous
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
• Full use of both legs: Continuous
• 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
• Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
• Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Effective stress management: Continuous
• Latex-safe environment: Continuous

Nice To Haves

• Climbing stairs: Infrequent
• Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
• Working from elevated areas: Frequent
• Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
• Kneeling: Infrequent
• Squatting: Frequent
• Pinching operations: Frequent
• Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Reaching overhead: Frequent
• Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
• 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
• Examples: Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
• Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
• Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Rotating shifts: Frequent
• Overtime as : Frequent

Responsibilities

• Develops, supervises and provides optimal patient care services as referred by physician for Occupational Therapy, based on population-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach.
• Supervises volunteers, Occupational Therapy Aides, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Acts as a mentor and expert in specific clinical area under the general supervision of a lead Occupational Therapist III or Manager.
• Provides clinical education experiences for OT and OTA students.
• Participates in professional development and shares clinical knowledge and expertise with others.
• Works in both Out-Patient and In-Patient services, all units throughout the hospital based on the referrals received and assigned caseload.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level