Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Cheraw, South Carolina
McLeod Health Cheraw

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient

Location: Cheraw, South Carolina
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Conduct patient evaluations using history, observation, subjective and objective measurements.
• Develop individualized plans of care tailored to patient learning styles and therapeutic needs, considering psycho-social, cultural, and spiritual factors.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for a variety of physical and/or functional limitations including musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments.
• Document patient progress with measurable and functional goals.
• Maintain patient records according to policy, including evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries within departmental timelines.
• Adjust schedules to accommodate changes in caseload.
• Supervise specific treatment teams and collaborate regularly with Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) to discuss patient care and goals.
• Contribute to departmental performance through professional development activities such as competency training, clinical instruction, in-service coordination, mentoring, program leadership, meeting attendance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, medical personnel, and interdisciplinary team members regarding treatment, patient progress, complications, and recommendations.
• Use appropriate health and safety equipment to protect patients and staff.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in South Carolina.
• Minimum of 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certification in CRCST, CBSPD, or NBSTSA.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Proof of immunizations or titers with lab printouts (no declinations accepted) for:

  • MMR (2 immunizations or titer)
  • Hepatitis B (3 vaccinations or titer)
  • Varicella (2 immunizations or titer)
• Influenza vaccine required September through April (medical/religious exemptions considered with physician or traveler statement).
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with timing requirements (1st within 1 year, 2nd within 30 days of start) or negative Q-Gold/Tspot within 90 days prior to start.
• Annual negative PPD, TB questionnaire, or chest X-ray if applicable.
• 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (rapid drug screen not accepted).

Professional Documentation Required

• Valid driver’s license or state ID.
• Social Security card.
• Criminal background check within 60 days of start covering last 7 years, including county, statewide, national searches, OIG, EPLS, OFAC, NSOP, SS trace, and education verification; updated annually.
• Employment verification for the past 5 years.
• Resume or professional profile (references preferred but not required).
• Clinical skills checklist completed prior to start and updated annually.
• Confirmation of assignment form (standard form required).

Shift

• 08:00 AM to 5:45 PM

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• The role involves supervisory responsibilities and collaboration with OT assistants.
• Emphasis on professional growth and participation in education offerings.