Occupational Therapy Assistant or Sr. OTA - Galveston, Acute Only

About the role

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. This is an open-pooled position; applicants' education and experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level as appropriate.

Requirements — Occupational Therapist Assistant

• 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
• One year experience preferred

Responsibilities — Occupational Therapist Assistant

• 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 monitors service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides
• Supervises occupational therapy assistant students as requested
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure

Requirements — Senior Occupational Therapist Assistant

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

Responsibilities — Senior Occupational Therapist Assistant

• 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 monitors service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides
• Supervises students as requested
• Participates in training and mentoring of entry-level occupational therapy assistants
• Participates in and provides in-service/continuing education/research, teaching opportunities at department, state, or national levels
• Participates and assists with data gathering for quality assurance activities as requested
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure

Location and schedule

Primary location: Galveston, Texas (John Sealy Annex, Work Location 0596). Day shift, regular full-time, non-manager role.