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Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Nealy Pierce, LLC

Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Hospital-Based Charleston SC $6K Sign-On

Position Highlights
  • Acute care OT at a non-profit Hospital (Charleston SC)
  • Acute experience preferred, new grads considered
  • High-acuity caseload: ICU, severe trauma, stroke, complex post-op
  • $6,000 sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance
  • PSLF eligible
  • Patient-centered model, ~7-8 patients/day, treatment times not hard-capped
  • 8-week onboarding with a senior preceptor, M-F 8-5, only 1-in-8 weekends, 22 days PTO
About the Role
Our ideal candidate has the heart of a servant leader and a passion for patient-centered care. We're not looking for someone after their next "job," but someone who wants to invest in their career and help patients understand what's happened to their bodies through their injury or condition. Patient education is the number one priority. You'll carry a high-acuity caseload at a Level I Trauma and academic medical center, with an 8-week structured onboarding paired with a senior preceptor, and a well-staffed PRN pool that keeps weekend coverage to roughly 1 in 8.

Qualifications & Requirements
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Active or pending South Carolina OT license
  • Acute care experience preferred, but new grads will also be considered
  • Team player who adapts well to changing caseloads
  • Servant-leader mindset

For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit your resume via the link below.

ABOUT US
Nealy Pierce specializes in permanent PT, OT, and SLP placements with hospital systems nationwide. We take the time to understand your situation and what matters most before recommending any opportunity. Browse current positions at NealyPierce.com/Job or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Contact Information
Ryan Tennant View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io
Please submit your most recent resume and application prior to contacting a member of our team for additional details about the specific position you are interested in.
Vacancy posted 3 hours ago
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