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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8226

Working TitleOCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Lymphedema Therapist

Number of Vacancies1

LocationMcAllen, Texas

DepartmentSchool of Medicine / Surgical Specialty and MSK ISU

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Directs and provides the evaluation, coordination and implementation of occupational therapy intervention provided to patients who have received treatment for cancer. Serves as a patient advocate in assuring the delivery of occupational therapy services following the policies and procedures of UTRGV .

Description of Duties

+ Plans, prepares, coordinates and provides evaluation, treatment and follow-up educational instructions to patients as ordered by a medical provider.

+ Documents patient evaluation, treatment given, treatment progress appropriately in the medical record in the required time of 24 hours.

+ Completes all patient billing by end of evaluation and treatment day and submits it appropriately.

+ Completes a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient and documents plan appropriately in the medical record.

+ Communicates pertinent patient information with the patient, team members, providers, and family as allowed.

+ Participates in patient team discussions, rounds, clinics, and case conferences and continuing education and research opportunities as requested.

+ Meets required competencies for assigned area and adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Comply with federal and state occupational therapy regulations.

+ May delegate duties and monitor services appropriately as approved by the Clinical Manager.

+ Supervises students/learners as requested after at least one year of experience

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University program.

Preferred Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University program.

Licenses/Certifications

Current Occupational Therapist licensure in the State of Texas. Current CPR / BLS certification.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of occupational therapy experience.

Preferred Experience

Clinical experience in orthopedic population. Bilingual (English – Spanish).

Equipment

Use of standard Occupational Therapy equipment, standard office equipment and other equipment as directed.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office, academic and clinical environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Some lifting is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Knowledge of health care laws and regulations. Ability to provide patient care, to prepare and maintain records. Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality of medical information required in all matters.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date06/02/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46825

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ State Licensure

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document