Occupational Therapist - Full-Time (Inpatient)
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist provides inpatient rehabilitation care at Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Elgin, South Carolina. The hospital serves patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, orthopedic injuries, and other debilitating conditions. Occupational Therapists work with rehabilitation physicians, nurses, and therapists to deliver individualized treatment and help patients rebuild strength and independence. The role evaluates patients and helps improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities. It also helps patients compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching tasks for daily living and working environments. The Occupational Therapist may assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices, and integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current state Occupational Therapist license.
- Current CPR or Basic Life Support/CPR card.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Demonstrated understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Competency in providing care according to established standards.
- Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience caring for patients in a rehabilitation hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and help improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
- Teach patients to perform tasks in daily living and working environments, including ways to compensate for permanent loss of function.
- Assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
- Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Benefits
- Student Loan Contribution Program available.
- PPO and High-Deductible Medical Plan options.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Competitive compensation.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
- Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
- Clinical Career Ladder bonus program.
- Therapy Preceptor bonus program.
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Job Type
Full-time
