Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Pediatrics - Galveston (up to 19 hrs/wk)

University of Texas Medical Branch
League City, TX, United States
Full-time

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

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • 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.
  • 22 days ago
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