Occupational Therapy Assistant or Sr. OTA - LCC, Acute Only (PRN, Up to 19.99 Hrs./Week)

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. 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. Primary Location: United States-Texas-League City; Work Locations: 1210 - League City; Job Therapy Services; Regular Shift; Standard Employee Status; Non-Manager; Job Level; Day Shift.

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.

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

Schedule

Regular Shift; Day Shift.