Occupational Therapist Team Lead

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Lead Therapist III in the Physical or Occupational Therapy Department reports to the Rehab Manager. Under general supervision, this position develops, supervises, and provides optimal patient care services referred by a physician for Physical or Occupational Therapy. Care is based on population-specific needs and uses a developmental, patient- and family-directed approach.

The role provides daily operational supervision to assigned staff, including Physical and Occupational Therapists, volunteers, Therapy Technicians, and Physical and Occupational Therapy Assistants. The Lead Therapist III serves as a mentor and clinical expert in a specific area and possesses advanced clinical skills. The role provides clinical education experiences for physical therapy students as assigned. Work may include outpatient and inpatient services and all hospital units, depending on the assigned caseload.

Requirements

• A degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current South Carolina licensure and NBCOT certification.
• Three years of applicable experience.
• Successful completion of the clinical ladder process.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, supervise, and provide physician-referred Physical or Occupational Therapy patient care using a developmental and patient/family-directed approach.
• Provide daily operational supervision to assigned therapists, volunteers, Therapy Technicians, and therapy assistants.
• Serve as a mentor and expert in a specific clinical area.
• Provide clinical education experiences for physical therapy students as assigned.
• Work across outpatient and inpatient services and hospital units based on the assigned caseload.

What This Job Offers

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