Occupational Therapist,OUtpatient - Bay Colony Pediatrics (up to 19 hrs/wk)

University of Texas Medical Branch • League City, TX

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About The Position

The position involves directing the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy interventions provided to patients. The individual will serve as a patient advocate, ensuring that 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

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Up to 19.99 hours per week with no benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees