Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy - Full Time

Overview Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Columbia/Cayce, SC.

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Lexington 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 Columbia, South Carolina.

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce, South Carolina (Columbia area) offers specialized inpatient rehabilitation in a warm and professional environment. Our hospital is dedicated to restoring the quality of life for individuals recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other serious illnesses or injuries. We provide comprehensive rehab services, including advanced physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language healing and comfort. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is recognized for its patient-focused care and strong outcomes, proudly serving patients and families across the Midlands region.

At Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, you’ll find the resources to grow your career in a place that feels like home.team. The facility is equipped with modern

pathology, delivered by a compassionate multidisciplinary therapy gyms and amenities to promote

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.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

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.

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