What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant I position at MUSC?
Job Description
Summary
Assists an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments or who are recovering from injury. Prepares adaptive equipment used during treatment and supports patient activities. Documents therapeutic activities and details of patients progress.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000705 CHS - THERAPY MAIN - OT / PT / SLP
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-25
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Work Shift
Job Description
Assists an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments or who are recovering from injury. Prepares adaptive equipment used during treatment and supports patient activities. Documents therapeutic activities and details of patients progress.
Additional
Job Description
Graduation from an accredited school for occupational therapy assistants, licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR / AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
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