Occupational Therapist

Join the Edisto Post-Acute Therapy Team as an Full Time Occupational Therapist (OT)Edisto Post-Acute is a welcoming 113-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in beautiful Orangeburg, South Carolina, less than a mile from the gorgeous Edisto Memorial Gardens!Exciting things are happening at Edisto! Our Therapy Department is under new management, bringing fresh energy, new opportunities, and a renewed commitment to teamwork, professional growth, and exceptional resident care!Do you love helping people regain their independence and improve their quality of life? We're looking for a compassionate, motivated Occupational Therapist to join our growing therapy team!What We Offer:$40-$50 per hourExcellent healthcare benefits (Full-Time)Dental & vision insurance (Full-Time)401(k) with company match (Full-Time)Professional development & continuing education opportunitiesCareer growth & advancement opportunitiesA fresh start with new department leadership!What You'll Do:Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plansHelp residents improve their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs)Provide therapeutic interventions to improve strength, coordination, mobility, and functional independenceHelp residents regain the skills and confidence needed to participate in everyday activitiesMonitor resident progress and maintain accurate clinical documentationCollaborate with physicians, nursing staff, families, and the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional resident careWhat You'll Need:Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy programActive, unencumbered South Carolina Occupational Therapist licenseStrong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skillsA passion for helping others achieve their rehabilitation goalsExcellent communication and teamwork skillsReady for a fresh start? If you're looking for an exciting opportunity with new leadership, a supportive team, and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to meet you!Come grow with us at Edisto Post-Acute!The staff occupational therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.Essential duties include:Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act.Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), aides, and students.Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state. Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure.Physical Demands: The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment. The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment. Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care. Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.