Occupational Therapist

Overview Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Greenwood, SC Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care! At Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization. We have a great Full Time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Greenwood, South Carolina. Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Greenwood, South Carolina is a cutting-edge inpatient rehab hospital that serves patients from Greenwood and the surrounding Lakelands region with excellence and compassion. We provide intensive rehabilitation services for a range of conditions – from stroke and neurological injury recovery to post-surgical orthopedic rehab and trauma recovery – all aimed at maximizing each patient’s functional abilities. Our knowledgeable team of therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians works closely with patients and their loved ones to develop customized therapy plans and realistic goals. Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital offers the latest in rehabilitative technology (such as therapy gyms and mobility training equipment) in a comfortable, small-community setting. Joint Commission-accredited and part of Ernest Health’s nationally recognized network, our hospital is devoted to treating every patient with dignity, respect, and the high-quality care they deserve as they work toward recovery. As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them. Benefits PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options Flexible and Health Saving account options available Dental and Vision coverage 401K with employer matching Life insurance Short-and-long term disability Competitive compensation Wellness & Work Life balance Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives. Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date. Professional Growth Clinical Career Ladder bonus program Therapy Preceptor bonus program What you bring A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome. Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy. Current State Occupational Therapist License. Current CPR Qualifications Required Skills Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required Basic Life Support/CPR card required One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred. Additional Qualifications/Skills Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency. Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management. Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Responsibilities Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr