Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Exp Only - CLC-LCC-Galv Locations (PRN, Up to 19.99 hrs/week)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree