UNIV - Occupational Therapist - Department of Health Sciences and Research

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Position Purpose:  The Occupational Therapist will serve as a core member of the Evoked Potential Operant Conditioning (EPOC) lab study team investigating a neuromodulation protocol in individuals with spinal cord injury and other neuromuscular disorders.  This position will support and facilitate the EPOC lab rehabilitation research studies by leading neuromodulation intervention administration and clinical assessments, assisting with study participant recruitment and enrollment, and upholding regulatory requirements. This position will also support the development of EPOC lab research program within and beyond the College of Health Professions at MUSC, grow and maintain collaborative relationships among patients, clinicians, and investigators through rehabilitation neuroscience research projects and educational training projects.

Job Duties:

• Leads administration of experimental neurorehabilitation interventions. Collects all necessary data thoroughly and accurately without missing data. Documents intervention-related or other activities in which the study participants are engaged, from the time of study enrollment through follow-up evaluations. 35%
• Performs routine clinical and functional assessments pre- and post-intervention, in accordance with approved human subject study protocols. 20%
• Securely stores and organizes all intervention-related data collected. Checks data quality and improves procedures for complete data collection/entry as necessary. 25%
• Assists the management of the clinical study data collected, including quality of life questionnaires and relevant medical records. Recognizes indications of participant's intolerance of procedures, unanticipated rate of progress, significantly altered physical/mental status, or undesirable secondary effects of study participation. Advises the PI, collaborators, and team investigators on a variety of operational and procedural issues as appropriate. Works effectively with study participants, significant others, investigation team members and other rehabilitation professionals in facilitating study patients’ neurorehabilitation research participation at the EPOC lab, College of Health Professions at MUSC, and beyond. 10%
• Contributes to the EPOC lab research dissemination activities, including (but not limited to) conference presentation, web content development, promotional resource development, and community outreach events to reach out to the relevant clinicians, scholars, consumers, and the general public. 5%
• Assists with the preparation and presentation of study progress and safety metrics for audits, safety monitoring board meetings, and regulatory requirements for clinical trials. Attends all study related seminars, workshops, in-service meetings and lectures to increase self-knowledge and skills. Shares new or improved techniques with other research personnel and center investigators. 5%

Pay Band: 08

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
• A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy or closely related field

Preferred Training and Experience:

• A graduate (master’s or doctorate) degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed as a Occupational Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
• 5 or more years of work experience as a occupational therapist in the field of neurological rehabilitation.
• Board certified specialist in neurology, clinical electrophysiology, or geriatrics.
• Previous work experience in neurological rehabilitation research.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and experience as an occupational therapist. Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.

MUSC Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent)
Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent)
Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent)
Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects 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 hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

Additional New Requirements:
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Additional Job Description

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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