Occupational Therapist - Student Loan Assistance

Overview

We have a great full-time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist - Now offering student loan contributions!

Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute in Spartanburg, South Carolina provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative care with a personal touch. Serving the Upstate region, our institute specializes in helping patients recover from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other disabling conditions through intensive therapy programs. Our interdisciplinary team – including rehab physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers – is passionate about patient care and works collaboratively to design individualized treatment plans for each patient’s unique goals.

We offer advanced rehabilitation technologies and a supportive environment that encourages progress and healing. Joint Commission-accredited and consistently ranked among top rehab providers, Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute is proud to help patients rebuild their abilities and confidence on the journey to recovery. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Spartanburg is a hub for arts, education, and innovation. The city features scenic trails, local dining, and a growing downtown—perfect for professionals and families alike.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Competitive compensation

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Therapy Preceptor bonus program
• Continuing education opportunities

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current State Occupational Therapist License.
• Current CPR

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.