Occupational Therapist PRN

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Occupational Therapist in the state of South Carolina
• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
• Previous experience with treating pediatrics

Benefits

Triad 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 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

What You Will Do in This Role

You will provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics. You will assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status. You will participate in patient placement and in the development of the total plan of care. You will provide purposeful and skilled interaction care. You will use procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care. You will observe and report patient’s reaction to treatment and changes in patient’s condition. You will communicate pertinent payor needs/requirements to physician, treatment team, patient and patient’s family in a timely manner. You will prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.