Occupational Therapist II

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Confirms and interprets physician referrals for Occupational Therapy Services and consults physician as needed for clarification or recommended change. Administers and documents evaluation and treatment plan appropriate to patient condition and diagnosis with regular reassessments during the course of treatment. Documents daily progress notes and discharge summaries and administers treatment according to policy. Performs patient treatment of assigned caseload per treatment plan; utilizing clinical judgment and procedures within the scope of Occupational Therapy practice. Re-evaluates and adjusts treatment plans and goals on an ongoing basis for each patient. Instructs patients and caregivers regarding safety issues, Home Exercise Programs, etc. as indicated.

Requirements

• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Bachelor or master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• One year of experience as an occupational therapist
• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Responsibilities

• Confirms and interprets physician referrals for Occupational Therapy Services and consults physician as needed for clarification or recommended change.
• Administers and documents evaluation and treatment plan appropriate to patient condition and diagnosis with regular reassessments during the course of treatment.
• Documents daily progress notes and discharge summaries and administers treatment according to policy.
• Performs patient treatment of assigned caseload per treatment plan; utilizing clinical judgment and procedures within the scope of Occupational Therapy practice.
• Re-evaluates and adjusts treatment plans and goals on an ongoing basis for each patient.
• Instructs patients and caregivers regarding safety issues, Home Exercise Programs, etc. as indicated.

What This Job Offers

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