Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Berkeley Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

8

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Location: Berkeley Hospital - Summerville, SC

Shift: As needed 7:30am - 4:00pm with 1 weekend per month.

This position will have a start date in October 2025.

Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital: Expanding to Serve More

Our community is growing and so are we! Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital is doubling its bed capacity as part of a major expansion, set for completion in early 2026.

This growth will bring expanded services to emergency, cardiology, orthopedics, obstetrics, neurology, inpatient dialysis and additional specialties in our Medical Office Building.

We are proud to be a trusted place of hope, healing and support for our neighbors, families and friends. Ready to make a difference? Let's build something together.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides patient treatment under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals in the patient electronic health record. Implements established treatment programs and provides patient and family education. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Occupational Therapist and monitors response to treatment.

• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.

• Observes and reports patients' responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Occupational Therapist.

• Collaborates with Occupational Therapist and other health team members to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment programs.

• Assists in assessment of client's daily living skills and capabilities to determine extent of abilities and limitations.

• Designs and adapts equipment in working / living environment.

• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internships of students from participating colleges and universities.

• Provides formal orientation to new Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides and volunteers.

• Maintains safety of the work environment including equipment and notifies appropriate personnel if necessary.

• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH) Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) (preferred)

Work Experience

None

Training

None

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

SS Human Resources - Talent Acquisition

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at ....