Occupational Therapist or Sr. OT - Clear Lake, Acute

UTMB Health•Webster, TX

About The Position

UTMB Health is hiring for an open-pooled Occupational Therapist or Senior Occupational Therapist position in Clear Lake, Acute. The position level may be adjusted based on the applicant’s education and experience. The Occupational Therapist directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy interventions. The role advocates for patients and ensures therapy is delivered in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards and departmental and organizational policies and procedures. The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients in the assigned clinical area, taking account of each patient’s age, culture, and condition. The Senior Occupational Therapist performs these duties and also contributes to training and supervising entry-level therapists, mentoring Occupational Therapists, quality assurance, evidence-based practice, and community programs. Applicants must have a master’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Texas. No experience is required for the Occupational Therapist level; the Senior Occupational Therapist level requires five years of related experience.

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 is required for the Occupational Therapist level.
Five years of related experience is required for the Senior Occupational Therapist level.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and provide treatment and discharge planning appropriate 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 to and monitor service delivery by COTAs and Rehabilitation Aides.
Supervise students when requested; the Occupational Therapist description specifies at least one year of experience for this duty.
Participate in and provide in-service education, continuing education, research, and teaching opportunities.
For the Senior Occupational Therapist level, participate in training and supervision of entry-level therapists and mentor Occupational Therapists.
For the Senior Occupational Therapist level, assist with quality assurance implementation and data gathering, and attend seminars or webinars as assigned or indicated to support evidence-based practice.
For the Senior Occupational Therapist level, participate in community programs associated with the hospital or organization.
Adhere to internal controls and the reporting structure.
Perform related duties as required.