Occupational Therapist II

Job Description SummaryThe Occupational Therapist I provides Occupational Therapy services both in-patient adult and/or pediatrics, as well as out-patient care.EntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularCost CenterCC000706 CHS - Therapy SJCH - OT/PT/SLP (SJCH)Pay Rate TypeSalaryPay GradeHealth-29Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftJob DescriptionThe Occupational Therapist I provides Occupational Therapy services both in-patient adult and/or pediatrics, as well as out-patient care.The Occupational Therapist I: (1) provides evaluation, treatment and follow-up of patients as referred by the physician for occupational therapy;(2) provides accurate, regular documentation of patient's status (oral and written);(3) supervised volunteers, Occupational Therapy aides, Administrative Specialists and students;(4) maintains departmental supplies, equipment and facilities(5) assists with routine departmental duties;(6) participates in professional development.Additional Job DescriptionEducation: A degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Current South Carolina licensure and NBCOT certification required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Greater than 1 year of applicable experience required.Physical Requirements* Mobility & Posture* Standing: Continuous* Sitting: Continuous* Walking: Continuous* Climbing stairs: Infrequent* Working indoors: Continuous* Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent* Working from elevated areas: Frequent* Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent* Kneeling: Infrequent* Bending at the waist: Continuous* Twisting at the waist: Frequent* Squatting: Frequent* Manual Dexterity & Strength* Pinching operations: Frequent* Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous* Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous* Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous* Reaching overhead: Frequent* Reaching in all directions: Continuous* Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous* Full use of both legs: Continuous* Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent* Lifting & Force Requirements* Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent* Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36": Infrequent* Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent* Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent* Examples:* Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force* Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force* Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force* Vision & Sensory* Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous* Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous* Color discrimination: Continuous* Depth perception: Continuous* Peripheral vision: Continuous* Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous* Tactile sensory function: Continuous* Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous* Selected Positions:* Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous* Respirator use qualification: Continuous* Work Environment & Conditions* Effective stress management: Continuous* Rotating shifts: Frequent* Overtime as required: Frequent* Latex-safe environment: ContinuousIf you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!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. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees