Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - Student Loan Contributions

Overview

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, located in Cayce, South Carolina, offers a full‑time outpatient Occupational Therapist position with student‑loan contributions available. The facility provides comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other serious illnesses or injuries. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and delivers advanced physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech‑language pathology through a compassionate multidisciplinary team.

Modern therapy gyms and amenities promote healing and comfort, and Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to restoring the quality of life for its patients and families across the Midlands region.

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Savings account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short‑and‑long term disability
• Competitive compensation

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly challenges and 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 and a collaborative, motivating team spirit to help patients reach the best outcomes
• Graduate degree from an accredited occupational therapy program
• Current State Occupational Therapist license
• Current CPR card

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting preferred
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures
• Understanding of treatment costs and financial support related to quality and efficiency
• Competency in the provision of care according to established standards, including age‑specific policies and guidelines for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• General computer skills: 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 confidentiality and adhere to safety standards, including infection control

Evaluate patients and assist them to improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities while compensating for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in daily living and working environments. Select appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrate the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.