Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Adult Rehabilitation (Sign On Bonus Available!)

About the role

Join our Inpatient Rehabilitation team and help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life following illness, injury, or disability. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that promote recovery and maximize functional outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient evaluations through history, observation, and objective assessment techniques.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and establish measurable functional goals in collaboration with patients and families.
• Provide occupational therapy interventions for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, developmental, and other functional impairments.
• Monitor patient progress, modify treatment plans as needed, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Complete evaluations, re-evaluations, treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental and hospital guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team regarding patient progress, recommendations, and treatment plans.
• Assist with department scheduling adjustments and caseload management.
• Provide guidance and supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs), including goal setting and patient care coordination.
• Support departmental initiatives through mentoring, clinical education, competency training, performance improvement activities, and professional development.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized treatment environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current South Carolina Occupational Therapy License.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to professional development and maintaining required continuing education for South Carolina licensure.

Why McLeod Health?

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Collaborative inpatient rehabilitation environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive culture focused on exceptional patient care