Occupational Therapist II-Nonexempt

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist II develops, supervises, and provides optimal occupational therapy patient care services referred by a physician. Care is based on population-specific needs and uses a developmental, patient- and family-directed approach. The therapist supervises volunteers, Occupational Therapy Aides, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and, under the general supervision of a lead Occupational Therapist III or Manager, serves as a mentor and expert in a specific clinical area. The role provides clinical education experiences for OT and OTA students and participates in professional development, sharing clinical knowledge and expertise with others. The position works in both outpatient and inpatient services and across hospital units according to referrals and assigned caseload. The job classification requires care for patients of all ages. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments; administers and directs therapeutic procedures as prescribed by a referring practitioner; establishes occupational therapy goals; reassesses progress at regular intervals; and documents supporting findings. The therapist may direct support staff in assisting with treatment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Preferred qualifications specify greater than one year of applicable experience.
A degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Current South Carolina licensure and NBCOT certification.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, supervise, and provide occupational therapy patient care services based on 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 area under the 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.
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, reassess patient progress at regular intervals, and document findings.
May direct support staff in assisting with treatment.
Care for patients of all ages.