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Occupational Therapist
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$87,794 / year median in South Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Sign-on Bonus:
$2,000 with a 2-year commitment An average day for aPediatric Occupational Therapist:
Conducting Initial Evaluation including a comprehensive evaluation of documentation, formal occupational therapy tests, and other relevant tests to be able to establish a plan of care Completing and individualized Plan of Care which defines treatment rendered, frequency of treatment and measurable short- and long-term goals Implements treatment and interventions to help children with disabilities participate fully in schools and social situations and/or recovering from injury to regain skills.
- constantly reevaluates the patient to determine the efficacy of the care and adjusts the plan accordingly by modifying the treatment and adjusting the goals Documentation
- Maintains all patient documentation including initial evaluation, plan of care, daily progress notes and discharge notes We have: A dedication to providing the highest quality therapy, designed to serve each child's potential A passion for empowering the participation of family and caregivers in the therapy process A commitment to empowering children to participate in life's activities A commitment to support the growth of our professional team through clinical excellence and continued education A year-long mentorship program for new graduates Multidisciplinary teamwork•including weekly team meetings and team-building events A passion for community involvement What we offer: Competitive compensation with quarterly bonus structure Flexible schedules including paid time off NCNS bank to help with last minute cancelations Health, dental, vision plans and short-term disability We match 4% with our 401(k) plan We pay for state licensure renewal and credentialing fees We offer CEU's via Summit LMS We offer a 12-week intensive mentorship program We close the week between Christmas & New Years to allow our team to spend with their families What we are looking for: A passion for pediatrics and outstanding patient care skills Knowledge and abilities to provide high-quality therapy Excellent communication and personal relationship skills A passion for working in teams and independently A high standard of quality and attention to detail Impeccable organization and time management skills The drive to take initiative and own your tasks from start to finish Excellent knowledge of Google Drive and experience with an iPad A willingness to travel locally