Occupational Therapist OTSC
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Job Location:
Charleston, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location:Varnville SC
Duration:13 Weeks (Extendable)
Shift:58 Days 40 Hours/Week
Weekly Gross Pay:$2926
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating planning directing and administering occupational therapy treatment programs as prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional. This role includes overseeing the development implementation supervision and continual evaluation of the activities program.
The therapist will complete and/or delegate components of the comprehensive assessment contribute to individualized care plans and ensure that goals align with the skills needs and preferences of each student.
Essential Job Functions
- Conducts student evaluations and develops occupational therapy care plans.
- Demonstrates competency in evaluations involving cognition perception sensory skills motor coordination ADLs strength/ROM and home management.
- Interviews students and families to support care planning.
- Selects assessment tools and establishes long-term goals and objectives.
- Designs and administers individualized treatment plans.
- Completes progress notes summaries and documentation for all services.
- Prepares accurate and timely service notes for student records.
- Assists with ordering and maintaining therapy supplies.
- Ensures confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and district policies.
- Completes all daily weekly and monthly checklists schedules and inventories.
- Participates in setting and upholding measurable care standards.
- Remains current with clinical and professional OT developments.
- Maintains regular attendance in accordance with district procedures.
- Upholds ethical standards manages priorities and works well under pressure.
- Performs other duties as assigned by school leadership.
Education & Experience Requirements
- ValidSouth Carolina Occupational Therapist licensethrough SC Labor Licensing Regulation.
- Graduate of an accredited OT program (BS MA/MS required).
- Minimum2 years of direct OT experience including strong pediatric experience in a school setting.
- CurrentCPR certificationrequired.
- Proficiency with computers and word processing software.
- Ability to support the mission and values of the school district.
Knowledge Requirements
- Familiarity with general computer applications used in school and therapy settings.
- Ability to stay informed on changing regulations policies and standards.
- Strong command of business and medical terminology grammar spelling vocabulary and basic math.
Skills & Abilities
- Professional warm and positive demeanor.
- Ability to adapt to shifting demands and responsibilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills especially in sensitive situations.
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to operate general office equipment and perform related tasks.
Working Conditions
- Travel to designated sites as needed for student care or therapy.
- Routine use of standard office equipment.
- Physical requirements include lifting/moving items up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work under time-sensitive and high-attention demands interacting with both students and adults.
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
