Acute Occupational Therapist, FT (Black River/Cades, SC)

Job Description

Evaluates, administers and directs administration of therapeutic procedures utilized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as prescribed by a referring practitioner.

Establishes goals of physical therapy and re-assesses patient’s progress at regular, timely intervals, supporting findings with appropriate documentation.

This job classification is required to care for patients of all ages. Communicates with patients, families, peers, and other professionals as needed to provide continuity of care.

Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them recover.

Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters. Documents and reports on patients' progress.

May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.

Position Type : This an acute care position is an outpatient care position.

Education :

Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school

Experience :

New graduates acceptable.

Licenses / Certificates :

• South Carolina Board Certified / Eligible
• Current Driver’s License
• BLS required.

Additional Job Description

MUSC Health Black River Medical Center supports a patient-and family-centered approach to care. Family members are not considered visitors to a loved one who is hospitalized.

They are key participants in support, decision-making, and care. We do not have visiting hour restrictions and two people are always welcome at the bedside 24 hours a day.

Residents benefit from access to a full range of modern diagnostic and interventional capabilities, including :

• 63,500 square feet
• 25 inpatient beds
• Five observation beds
• Two operating rooms
• 16 emergency treatment areas
• CT scanner
• Nuclear medicine
• Mammography
• General radiology department
• Laboratory, respiratory, pharmacy and other ancillary services

About Black River (Cades, SC) : Originally named Camp Ridge, it changed to Cades when the post office was established in 1887.

The community was named after C. W. Cades, an early postmaster, or possibly after early postmaster Vernal Glenn Arnette's (1885-1974) grandfather, Cade Arnette (1823-1864).

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Benefits

MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.

If 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.

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