• Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute - Clear Lake…

    UTMB Health (Webster, TX)


    Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute - Clear Lake Campus (up to 19 hrs/wk)

     

    Webster, Texas, United States

     

    Therapy Services

     

    UTMB Health

     

    Requisition # 2505115

    _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.

    _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.

    _ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:_

    + 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.

    WORK SCHEDULE

    Up to 19.99 hours per week with no benefits.May work at all 3 locations LCC-CLC-GALV.

     

    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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

     

    Compensation