Occupational Therapist - Crain Unit

UTMB Health•Gatesville, TX

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy interventions for patients. The role serves as a patient advocate, ensuring that occupational therapy is delivered in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards and the department’s and organization’s philosophies, objectives, policies, and procedures. The position provides patient care within a correctional setting serving populations in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Work takes place within a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Travel to other outpatient clinics and to continuing education activities may be required. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required.

Requirements

Master's degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Texas.
Zero to three years of related experience.
Security clearance is required.
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Lifting is required.
Alertness and careful attention to detail are required to avoid injury.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and provide treatment and discharge planning appropriate to their age, culture, and condition in the assigned clinical area.
Document patient evaluations, treatment progress, and billing in the medical record in accordance with peer review requirements.
Communicate relevant patient information with 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 as requested, when possessing at least one year of experience.
Participate in training and supervision of entry-level therapists and mentoring physical therapists.
Participate in in-service and continuing education activities and research opportunities.
Adhere to internal controls established for the department.
Perform related duties as required.