Occupational Therapist II

Evaluations and Treatment

Evaluates and treats patients for Occupational Therapy needs. Develops treatment plans based on assessment.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a staff therapist under the general supervision of the lead Therapist.
• Serves patient populations including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics with various diagnoses such as neurologic, orthopedic, post-surgical, medically complex, and outpatient needs.

Requirements

• 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
• Physical Demands:
  • Movement: Continuous
  • Manual Dexterity & Strength: Continuous
  • Repetitive Motion: Continuous
  • Lifting & Force Requirements: Frequent
  • Balance & Coordination: Frequent
  • Full Use of Legs: Continuous
  • Manual Grasping: Continuous
  • Fine Manipulation: Continuous
  • Reaching: Frequent
  • Pushing/Pulling: Frequent
  • Rotating: Frequent
  • Latex Safety: Continuous

Work Environment & Conditions

• Effective Stress Management: Continuous
• Rotating Shifts: Frequent
• Overtime: Frequent
• Latex-Safe Environment: Continuous

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience: Greater than 1 year of applicable experience required.
• License/Certification: Current South Carolina licensure and NBCOT certification required; current AHA BLS certification or equivalent required.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Salary Pay Grade Health-29

Schedule

40 Scheduled Weekly Hours

Additional Information

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.