Pediatric Rehabilitation Services provides inpatient and outpatient PT, OT and SLP services to patients birth to 21 years of age at the Spartanburg Medical Center-Church Street campus. SMC-CS is a division of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and is ranked #2 in South Carolina by U.S. News and World Report in 2020-2021. It is an acute care Baby-Friendly® hospital with a Level III NICU located directly above Pediatric Rehabilitation Services, creating an excellent continuum of care for our therapy patients. Equine Assisted Therapy and Aquatics are offered at alternate locations. The ideal candidate has pediatric experience and demonstrates our system's core values of accountability, compassion, collaboration, integrity, respect, and stewardship. They must exhibit positive energy, flexibility, solid administrative skills, and an eagerness to serve.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients by referral.  He/she plans treatment programs and performs therapy to restore function, prevent disability, and maximize the potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery.  The Occupational Therapist completes reassessments according to regulatory requirements. He/she may delegate treatments to COTAs and performs re-evaluations and supervisory visits per state practice act.  He/she appropriately modifies treatment plans and procedures and uses appropriate communication techniques to achieve optimal results.  He/she may supervise COTAs, Rehab Techs, and students. He/she participates in community presentations, staff education, and other departmental activities as requested by the supervisor, manager, or director.

Minimum Requirements

Education      

BS in Occupational Therapy

License/Registration/Certifications 

CPR-AHA BLS SC OT License Registered with NBCOT

 

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education 

MS in Occupational Therapy

Preferred Experience

One to five (1-5) years clinical experience