Occupational Therapist Sr.- Fournace Place (primary) & Ben Taub (1 day a wk)

Harris Health System • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Performs patient evaluations and administers interventions in department or ambulatory clinics, performs related duties such as departmental performance improvement, research, and clinical education, and serves as clinical specialist to staff. Also serves as resource to program or product line development. Adheres to practice act, regulations and rules, departmental policy and procedure, and documentation and reimbursement rules applicable to ambulatory care. Manages patient appointment system and work with front office on service authorization, certification and recertification. Demonstrates competence to adapt work and customer service to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and other developmental needs of patients.

Requirements

• BS/MS in occupational therapy.
• Current Texas license.
• Specialty Certification Basic Life Support from an AHA approved program.
• Four (4) years work experience as an OT or minimum 1 year experience as an OT with 6 years' experience as a COTA.
• Extensive experience in Outpatient Hand Therapy and Orthotic/Splint fabrication.
• Competency in Occupational Therapy equipment.

Nice To Haves

• CHT certification or working towards the CHT certification.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish or Vietnamese.
• Experience in ambulatory care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and administer interventions in department or ambulatory clinics.
• Conduct departmental performance improvement, research, and clinical education.
• Serve as clinical specialist to staff.
• Act as a resource for program or product line development.
• Adhere to practice act, regulations, and rules.
• Manage patient appointment system.
• Work with front office on service authorization, certification, and recertification.
• Adapt work and customer service to accommodate the unique needs of patients.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree