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Occupational Therapist Team Lead

Location
Charleston
Work mode
On-site
Employment type
Full-time

About the job

Job Description Summary The Lead Therapist III in the Physical or Occupational Therapy Department reports to the Rehab Manager. Under general supervision, the Lead Therapist III develops, supervises and provides optimal patient care services as referred by physician for Physical or Occupational Therapy, based on population-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC000706 CHS - Therapy SJCH - OT/PT/SLP (SJCH) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-30 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: A degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Current South Carolina licensure and NBCOT certification required.
  • Three years of applicable experience.
  • Successful completion of the clinical ladder process.
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

The Lead Therapist III in the Physical or Occupational Therapy Department reports to the Rehab Manager. Under general supervision, the Lead Therapist III develops, supervises and provides optimal patient care services as referred by physician for Physical or Occupational Therapy, based on population-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach. This role provides daily operational supervision to assigned staff; Physical and Occupational Therapists, Volunteers, Therapy Technicians, and Physical and Occupational Therapy Assistants. This position functions as a mentor and expert in specific clinical area and possesses advanced clinical skills. Provides clinical education experiences for physical therapy students as assigned. The Lead Therapist III may work in both outpatient and inpatient services, all units throughout the hospital based on assigned caseload.

Additional Job Description Physical Requirements:

• Mobility & Posture

  • Mobility & Posture

• Manual Dexterity & Strength

  • Manual Dexterity & Strength

• Lifting & Force Requirements

  • Lifting & Force Requirements

• Vision & Sensory

  • Vision & Sensory
  • Selected Positions:
  • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
  • Respirator use qualification: Continuous

• Work Environment & Conditions

  • Work Environment & Conditions

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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From C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)'s careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.

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