Occupational Therapist or Sr. OT - Clear Lake, Acute

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

About The Position

This is an open-pooled position for an Occupational Therapist or Senior Occupational Therapist in the Clear Lake acute setting. Applicants’ education and experience will be considered, and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate. The Occupational Therapist directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy interventions for patients. The role advocates for patients and ensures therapy is delivered in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards and the department’s and organization’s philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures. The Senior Occupational Therapist performs the same core clinical functions and also contributes to training and supervision of entry-level therapists, mentoring other Occupational Therapists, education and teaching, quality assurance, evidence-based practice, and community programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.
No experience required for the Occupational Therapist level.
Five years of related experience for the Senior Occupational Therapist level.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, treat, and plan discharge for patients according to their age, culture, condition, and assigned clinical area.
Document patient evaluations, treatment progress, and billing in the medical record in accordance with peer review requirements.
Communicate relevant patient information to patients, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
Participate in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned.
Meet required competencies for the assigned area.
Delegate duties and monitor service delivery by COTAs and Rehabilitation Aides.
Supervise students as requested.
Participate in and provide in-service education, continuing education, research, and teaching opportunities.
Train and supervise entry-level therapists and mentor Occupational Therapists (Senior Occupational Therapist).
Assist with quality assurance implementation and data gathering, and attend seminars or webinars as assigned or indicated to support evidence-based practice (Senior Occupational Therapist).
Participate in community programs through the hospital or organization (Senior Occupational Therapist).
Adhere to internal controls and the reporting structure.
Perform related duties as required.