Occupational Therapy Assistant or Sr. OTA - Clear Lake (Acute Only ) (Casual - 19hrs, No Benefits)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 assuring 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.
• Documents patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record.
• 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.
• Maintains competency in assigned areas.
• Delegates duties and monitors service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides.
• Supervises occupational therapy assistant students as requested.

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.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas.
• 5 years related experience.

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