Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Occupational Therapist - Berkeley Hospital
Roper St. Francis Healthcare, Summerville, South Carolina, United States, 29486
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Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!
Location: Berkeley Hospital - Summerville, SC
Shift: 7:30am-4:30pm
This position will have a start date in October 2025.
Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital: Expanding to Serve More
Our community is growing and so are we! Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital is doubling its bed capacity as part of a major expansion, set for completion in early 2026.
This growth will bring expanded services to emergency, cardiology, orthopedics, obstetrics, neurology, inpatient dialysis and additional specialties in our Medical Office Building.
We are proud to be a trusted place of hope, healing and support for our neighbors, families and friends. Ready to make a difference? Lets build something together.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Occupational Therapists are responsible for providing patients with treatment to help them develop and improve their ability to complete everyday tasks related to their job and daily life. They perform patient evaluations and re-evaluations, establish patient treatment plans based on the referral from the physician/referral source (if required), and document the patients care and direct supportive staff regarding treatment process. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations.
Essential Job Functions ?Reviews physician referral, patients condition and medical history to determine occupational therapy treatment needs.
Performs and documents patient evaluation, re-evaluation and develops treatment and discharge plans per department policies and
procedures/protocols
Plans and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy treatments to patients.
Designs and constructs special equipment for adaptation of individuals work and living environment.
Plans programs involving activities, practice in functional, pre-vocational, vocational, homemaking skills, activities of daily living and sensory motor activities.
Reviews progress and modifies treatment goals and plan of care as appropriate.
May be involved with patient care conferences as appropriate.
Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Responsible for overall management of patient cases including communication and coordination of care with treatment team.
Precepts in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.
Orients, instructs and directs the work activities of assistants, aides, students and volunteers.
Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
Attends and participates in scheduled meetings and in-services and provides in-services to appropriate staff to maintain competency and ongoing education.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice
(required) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
Work Experience 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
Training None
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at
recruitment@RSFH.com
Join Our Team
Roper St. Francis Healthcare and our physician partners serve the Lowcountry with convenient locations across Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties. With locations throughout the Charleston area, we offer a wide range of jobs within our healthcare system.
Why choose Charleston:
In 2024, Southern Living voted Charleston, SC the South’s Best City for the eighth consecutive year.
Learn More.
Charleston, South Carolina, has once again charmed
Travel + Leisure
readers, winning the top spot in the
2024 World's Best Awards ' favorite cities in the U.S. category for the 11th year in a row.
Forbes listed Charleston, SC as one of the best cities for jobs in 2025.
Read the article
Why choose Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us:
We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most.
We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities.
We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability.
We offer generous employee benefits Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career.
Visit our benefits page for a complete list of benefits .
This position will have a start date in October 2025.
Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital: Expanding to Serve More
Our community is growing and so are we! Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital is doubling its bed capacity as part of a major expansion, set for completion in early 2026.
This growth will bring expanded services to emergency, cardiology, orthopedics, obstetrics, neurology, inpatient dialysis and additional specialties in our Medical Office Building.
We are proud to be a trusted place of hope, healing and support for our neighbors, families and friends. Ready to make a difference? Lets build something together.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Occupational Therapists are responsible for providing patients with treatment to help them develop and improve their ability to complete everyday tasks related to their job and daily life. They perform patient evaluations and re-evaluations, establish patient treatment plans based on the referral from the physician/referral source (if required), and document the patients care and direct supportive staff regarding treatment process. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations.
Essential Job Functions ?Reviews physician referral, patients condition and medical history to determine occupational therapy treatment needs.
Performs and documents patient evaluation, re-evaluation and develops treatment and discharge plans per department policies and
procedures/protocols
Plans and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy treatments to patients.
Designs and constructs special equipment for adaptation of individuals work and living environment.
Plans programs involving activities, practice in functional, pre-vocational, vocational, homemaking skills, activities of daily living and sensory motor activities.
Reviews progress and modifies treatment goals and plan of care as appropriate.
May be involved with patient care conferences as appropriate.
Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Responsible for overall management of patient cases including communication and coordination of care with treatment team.
Precepts in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.
Orients, instructs and directs the work activities of assistants, aides, students and volunteers.
Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
Attends and participates in scheduled meetings and in-services and provides in-services to appropriate staff to maintain competency and ongoing education.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice
(required) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
Work Experience 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
Training None
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at
recruitment@RSFH.com
Join Our Team
Roper St. Francis Healthcare and our physician partners serve the Lowcountry with convenient locations across Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties. With locations throughout the Charleston area, we offer a wide range of jobs within our healthcare system.
Why choose Charleston:
In 2024, Southern Living voted Charleston, SC the South’s Best City for the eighth consecutive year.
Learn More.
Charleston, South Carolina, has once again charmed
Travel + Leisure
readers, winning the top spot in the
2024 World's Best Awards ' favorite cities in the U.S. category for the 11th year in a row.
Forbes listed Charleston, SC as one of the best cities for jobs in 2025.
Read the article
Why choose Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us:
We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most.
We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities.
We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability.
We offer generous employee benefits Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career.
Visit our benefits page for a complete list of benefits .