occupational therapist, outpatient - Galveston, TX , USA, United States - University of Texas Medical Branch

    University of Texas Medical Branch
    University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX , USA, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy intervention provided to patients.

    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.

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE


    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Master's degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
    • Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas.
    • No experience Required.

    WORK SCHEDULE
    Up to 19.99 hours per week with no benefits.


    • Provides evaluation, treatment and discharge planning to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area.
    • Documents patient evaluation, treatment progress and billing, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.
    • Communicates pertinent patient information with the patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
    • Participates in rounds, clinics and case conferences as assigned.
    • Meets required competencies for assigned area.
    • Delegates duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to COTA, Rehabilitation Aide.
    • Supervises students as requested (at least 1 year of experience)
    • Participates in and provide in-service/continuing education/ research opportunities.
    • Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
    • Performs related duties as required.
    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.

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