Occupational Therapist I - IOP Support

Job Description Summary
Work with a caring, supportive team of group therapists to include Recreational, Music and Occupational Therapy disciplines to impact the lives of our inpatients. We have a team approach and provide a learning environment for growth and endless creativity. Our team provides group therapy programming to all age populations daily.

Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
PRN

Cost Center
CC000417 CHS - Education - Staff/Patient (IOP)

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours
24

Work Shift

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist reports to the Manager, Experiential/Occupational Therapy. This position is responsible for the provision of comprehensive quality Occupational therapy services for psychiatric patients. Conducts assessment of a patient’s strengths and needs. Documents therapeutic engagement on each patient. Provides training, orientation and education of staff: occupational/recreation/music/art therapy interns and other students associated with Psychiatry.

Additional Job Description

Education:

Bachelor or master's degree in Occupational Therapy and licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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