Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA

Job Description Summary

Seeking Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for our dynamic team at MUSC Marion!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC003573 MAR - Occupational Therapy - IP & OP (MMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

Job Description

Assists in returning a patient with disease, injury or disability to the maximal level of function under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.

Education:  Associate of Arts degree from an accredited occupational therapist assistant program.  

Experience:  One year prior experience preferred. New graduates acceptable.

Licenses/Certificates:  Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant South Carolina License.  AHA BLS or equivalent certification required.

Additional Job Description

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects, depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions).

MUSC Health Marion Medical Centeris a 124-bed, acute care facility that provides complete inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and emergency care. Marion Medical Center is Joint Commission accredited and included Mullins Nursing Center – a 92-bed, long-term care facility.  We believe in the power of people to create great care. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, care, and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. 

About Marion, SC:“Marion has managed to preserve its historical value and charm, making it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors. With a population of around 7,000, it maintains a tight-knit community that takes pride in its heritage and southern hospitality.” (quote from hollymelody.com). For more information, please visit: HOME | chamber (marionscchamber.com)Just 1 hour from Myrtle Beach, SC!!

Benefits:
MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.

Need to talk to a Recruiter?  Please contact Karen Kaercher at 843.674.2965 or [email protected].

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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