Occupational Therapist Team Lead

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

52d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Therapist III in the Physical or Occupational Therapy Department reports to the Rehab Manager. Under general supervision, the Lead Therapist III develops, supervises and provides optimal patient care services as referred by physician for Physical or Occupational Therapy, based on population-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach. This role provides daily operational supervision to assigned staff; Physical or Occupational Therapists, Volunteers, Therapy Technicians, and Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants. This position functions as a mentor and expert in specific clinical area and possesses advanced clinical skills. Provides clinical education experiences for physical therapy students as assigned. The Lead Therapist III may work in both outpatient and inpatient services, all units throughout the hospital based on assigned caseload.

Requirements

• A degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current MUSC Level III therapist, or previous leadership experience in acute care setting required.
• Current South Carolina licensure and NBCOT certification required.
• 4 years of applicable experience or more.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong time management, project management, technical, critical thinking, and clinical skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma center preferred.
• Work and/or educational experience centered on promoting group/team working relations is preferred.
• Knowledge of the department’s patient population, health care trends, community and regional resources and service availability to these populations.
• Demonstrated ability to role model and establish effective collegial working relationships and communications with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff, and other healthcare disciplines.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, supervises and provides optimal patient care services as referred by physician for Physical or Occupational Therapy, based on population-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach.
• Provides daily operational supervision to assigned staff; Physical or Occupational Therapists, Volunteers, Therapy Technicians, and Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Functions as a mentor and expert in specific clinical area and possesses advanced clinical skills.
• Provides clinical education experiences for physical therapy students as assigned.
• May work in both outpatient and inpatient services, all units throughout the hospital based on assigned caseload.

Benefits

• The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.
• All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

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