Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute - League Campus

Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute - League City Campus (up to 19 hrs/wk)

Apply for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute - League City Campus (up to 19 hrs/wk) role at The University of Texas Medical Branch
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Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. 0-3 years related experience.

Provides occupational therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Advisors. Serves as a patient advocate ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy meets legal, ethical, and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department and the organization.

• The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture, and condition in the assigned clinical area.
• Documents patient treatment and progress 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 monitors service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides.
• Supervises occupational therapy assistant students as requested. One year of experience preferred.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Up to 19.99 hours per week with no benefits.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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