What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist PRN Days position at South Carolina Region?
Position Summary
Provides evaluation and direct patient care for those individuals referred by their physicians requiring occupational therapy services, whether on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Staff OT's establish the plan of care and goals of their patients rehabilitative care. Staff OT's must be skilled in the use of all equipment utilized in patient care, provide timely and accurate patient evaluation and treatment documentation and correspond regularly with attending physicians. OT utilizes knowledge of age appropriate guidelines to provide care for the pediatric. With experience treating patients with developmental disabilities, autism and utilizing sensory integration techniques.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Other Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy with bachelors and/or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
New graduates accepted, but require at least one year professional experience prior to acting as clinical supervisor.
Current license from the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
Must have current BLS certification
