Occupational Therapy Assistant - Inpatient, CLC and LCC (up to 19 hrs/wk) at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Webster, Texas

Job Description:

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides occupational therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Advisors. Serves as a patient advocate assuring the delivery of occupational therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization.

***This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate.***

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Must be willing at League City and Clear Lake Campuses as needed for coverage.

• The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area.


• Documents patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.


• Communicates pertinent patient information with the supervising occupational therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.


• Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned.


• Meets required competencies for assigned areas.


• Delegates duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides


• Supervises occupational therapy assistant students as requested. One year experience preferred.


• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. 0-3 years related experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

: United States-Texas-Webster

Work Locations

: 1682 - Clear Lake Hospital 200 Blossom Clear Lake Hospital Webster 77598-1682

Job

: Therapy Services

Organization

: Hospital & Clinics BusGrpCasual - <= 19.99 hours, no schedule

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Level

: Non-Manager

Job Posting

: Aug 30, 2021, 6:59:37 PM Apply Now