Occupational Therapist Team Lead

About the role

The Lead Therapist III in the Physical or Occupational Therapy Department reports to the Rehab Manager. Under general supervision, the Lead Therapist III develops, supervises and provides optimal patient care services as referred by physician for Physical or Occupational Therapy, based on population-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach. This role provides daily operational supervision to assigned staff; Physical or Occupational Therapists, Volunteers, Therapy Technicians, and Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants. This position functions as a mentor and expert in specific clinical area and possesses advanced clinical skills. Provides clinical education experiences for physical therapy students as assigned. The Lead Therapist III may work in both outpatient and inpatient services, all units throughout the hospital based on assigned caseload.

Responsibilities

• Develops, supervises and provides optimal patient care services as referred by physician for Physical or Occupational Therapy, based on population-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach.
• Provides daily operational supervision to assigned staff; Physical or Occupational Therapists, Volunteers, Therapy Technicians, and Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Functions as a mentor and expert in specific clinical area and possesses advanced clinical skills.
• Provides clinical education experiences for physical therapy students as assigned.
• Works in both outpatient and inpatient services, all units throughout the hospital based on assigned caseload.

Requirements

• A degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current MUSC Level III therapist, or previous leadership experience in acute care setting required; experience in a Level 1 Trauma center preferred.
• Work and/or educational experience centered on promoting group/team working relations is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to role model and establish effective collegial working relationships and communications with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff, and other healthcare disciplines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong time management, project management, technical, critical thinking, and clinical skills are required.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements preferred.
• Current South Carolina licensure and NBCOT certification required.
• 4 years of applicable experience or more.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Qualifications

• Mobility & Posture: Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, Climbing stairs: Infrequent, Working indoors: Continuous, Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, Working from elevated areas: 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.

Skills

• Effective stress management.
• Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

$X per hour or $Y per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Rotating shifts, with some flexibility based on caseload and department needs.