Find your niche at South Carolina’s largest non-profit healthcare employer. Whether your career needs are schedule flexibility, benefits, training, or professional advancement, Palmetto Health is standing by to help find the job that’s perfect for you.
Palmetto Health received national recognition this year when it was named one of the top 100 places to work in health care for the second year in a row. Additionally, the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) awarded Palmetto Health Breast Center full accreditation. It is the only facility in South Carolinaand one of 70 in the entire countryto receive this status.The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and reassess participants upon referral from Multidisciplinary team. Provides and recommends therapeutic exercises. Responsible for the overall Occupational Therapy program at Palmetto SeniorCare.This is a full-time position in the Medically Fragile Childrens ProgramKey Responsibilities:* Conducts initial assessments and reassessments, upon referral from team, of participants condition and functional status. Communicates participant changes to team members.* Develops treatment program when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.* Records and signs treatments in participants medical record, records, signs, and dates Progress Notes.* Coordinates 24 hour care delivery. Provides training to family members, friends, and Palmetto SeniorCare staff members for those parts of the treatment plan that can be carried out by them.* Provides supervision to program aides and other staff who are implementing a OT treatment program.* Reviews assessments and discharges participants when appropriate.* Actively functions as a member of the Multidisciplinary team, participates in case conferences when necessary.Requirements:Education: Graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and the Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American OT Association.Experience: Have 2 years experience at an OT, minimum 1 year experience working with a frail or elderly population.Number and Type of Employees Supervised (optional): Aides and OTAs as program needs indicate.Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: Licensed Occupational Therapist in SC, Valid South Carolina drivers license, an acceptable three-year motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart and a certificate of auto insurance.Special Training: Demonstrates clinical competency with Geriatric population. Driving is required for this position using the employees personally owned vehicle. Employee will be expected to adhere to the Palmetto Health Driver Safety Policy and specific department driving policies. Employee must pass driver training.Graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and the Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American OT Association.At Palmetto Health we believe everyone should love the job theyre in. Thats why our first job is listening, to find out what our employees want and need, for both now and in the future. We value their time and talents. And as South Carolinas largest healthcare organization, were able to show our appreciation in big ways, through flexible scheduling, generous benefits, and unlimited opportunities for their personal and professional growth.We have three hospitals in two locations. Palmetto Health Baptist and Palmetto Health Richland are located in the capital city of Columbia, one of CNN Money Magazines Most Affordable U.S. Markets. If youre considering relocating, Famously Hot Columbia, SC is ready to welcome you with our southern hospitality. Columbias cool factor is undeniable. This sultry southern city heats up year-round as a home base for historic exploration, the arts and family fun. Our historic state capital simmers with cool river-edged scenery, open-air restaurants, live music and sports. Columbias affordable cost of living and attractions like our world-class zoo, the Southeasts largest childrens museum and museums of art and history make it an ideal place to call home. Find out why Columbia is the new southern hotspot at www.columbiacvb.com.Our third hospital is located in the upstate town of Easley, where youll be just a short drive from the breathtaking Blue Ride Mountains and smooth Carolina beaches. This beautiful southern city is rich in Native American history and boasts some of the states most beautiful natural treasures, including the cascading wonder of Twin Falls, breathtaking vistas of Table Rock and the boaters delight, Lake Keowee.Palmetto Health offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a rewarding work environment. EOESearch all of our open positions and apply online at www.palmettohealth.org