Occupational Therapy Assistant or Sr. OTA - League City (Acute Only) (Casual - 19hrs, No Benefits)
About The Position
This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate. The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area. The role involves documenting patient treatment and progress, communicating pertinent patient information, participating in rounds and case conferences, meeting required competencies, delegating duties to Rehabilitation Aides, and supervising students. The Senior Occupational Therapist Assistant also participates in training and mentoring entry-level assistants, and in-service/continuing education/research/teaching opportunities.
Requirements
- Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas.
- 0-3 years related experience (for OTA).
- 5 years related experience (for Sr. OTA).
Nice To Haves
- One year experience preferred (for supervising students).
Responsibilities
- Provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area.
- Documents patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.
- Communicates pertinent patient information with the supervising occupational therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
- Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned.
- Meets required competencies for assigned areas.
- Delegates duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides
- Supervises occupational therapy assistant students as requested.
- Participates in training and mentoring of entry-level occupational therapy assistants (for Sr. OTA).
- Participates in and provide in-service/continuing education/research, teaching opportunities at department, state or national levels (for Sr. OTA).
- Participates and assist with data gathering for quality assurance activities as requested (for Sr. OTA).
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Benefits
- No Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
