Job Description Summary
Join our exceptional team as a PRN Occupational Therapist at our Black River Medical Center location!!
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
PRN
Cost Center
CC BLR - OT (BRMC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
8
Work Shift
Job Description
Evaluates, administers and directs the administration of therapeutic procedures utilized in physical medicine and rehabilitation, as prescribed by a referring practitioner. Establishes goals of occupational therapy and reassesses this patient's progress at regular, timely intervals, supporting findings with appropriate documentation. Assesses and treats speech and language disorders and impairments. Conducts evaluations of an individual's speech and language skills using relevant diagnostic materials and tools. Develops treatment plans that utilize appropriate intervention approaches, strategies, and materials. Establishes treatment priorities that include advising, educating, and counseling. Completes required documentation to record assessment and progress. Collaborates with physicians, family members, and other clinical providers to provide effective therapies. May direct support staff in assisting with treatment.
Education
Degree in occupational therapy from an accredited school.
Experience
One year prior experience preferred. New graduates acceptable.
Licenses/Certificates
Occupational Therapist South Carolina License. AHA BLS or equivalent certification 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
- MRI
- Nuclear medicine
- Mammography
- General radiology department
- Laboratory, respiratory, pharmacy and other ancillary services
MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full‑time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.
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!
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 ) grandfather, Cade Arnette ). (from kids.kiddle.com). For more information, please visit: Chamber of Commerce Cades, SC - ChamberofCommerce.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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