Occupational Therapist - Student Loan Assistance

Ernest Health•Greenwood, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist in Greenwood, South Carolina. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from conditions including stroke, neurological injury, orthopedic surgery, and trauma. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients to improve functional abilities and helps them adapt to permanent loss of function. The role may include helping patients select adaptive equipment and assistive devices. The position supports the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles, and works with patients, families, and the care team to help patients reach their goals.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current state Occupational Therapist license.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Ability to apply established standards of care and age-specific care guidelines.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
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.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience caring for patients in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and help improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
Teach patients to perform daily living and work tasks, including ways to compensate for permanent loss of function.
Assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices when needed.
Provide care consistent with the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles.
Apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
Work closely and professionally with others; organize, delegate, and educate coworkers and staff as appropriate.