Oncology Occupational Therapist

HCA•Charleston, SC

55d

About The Position

Position will serve Acute and Outpatient Oncology Service Line All training is provided through PORi, our nationally renowned oncology rehabilitation education platform. Youll be mentored by PORi Certified Oncology Rehabilitation Therapists to build the specialized skills you need to succeed Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Occupational Therapist with Trident Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! The Occupational Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of occupational therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients, in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Occupational Therapist completes patient assessments, and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans, focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Occupational Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient's physical therapy to support patients throughout home health and the continuum of care. The Oncology role will provide you with the opportunity to: Deliver cutting-edge rehabilitation for patients navigating the effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery Provide individualized interventions such as strength and endurance training, soft tissue work, and lymphatic techniques Evaluate and treat patients recovering from cancer with evidence-based, functional interventions Interpret cancer treatment histories and develop customized, patient-centered Plans of Care Monitor progress, reassess, and adjust treatment approaches to support long-term wellness

Requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
Graduate from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of South Carolina

Responsibilities

Provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status.
Participate in patient placement and in the development of the total plan of care.
Communicate pertinent payor needs/requirements to physician, treatment team, patient and patient's family in a timely manner.
Prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.

Benefits

Trident Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.