Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Description Summary
At the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), you can help deliver groundbreaking education, research, and patient care to benefit communities across the state and the globe. Our vision is to lead health innovation for the lives we touch.

Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Cost Center
CC000176 CHE - Physical Therapy - IP (CNH)

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Work Shift

Job Description

Under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist, the certified occupational therapy assistant administers and directs the administration of therapeutic procedures to patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments, as prescribed by a referring practitioner, providing care in congruence with the goals established by the occupational therapist, and re-assesses patient’s progress at regular, timely intervals, and supporting findings with appropriate documentation. This job classification is required to care for patients of all ages.

Additional Job Description

Education: Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Licenses/Certification: Licensed or Registered by the state of South Carolina and Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

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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