Senior Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

About the role

The Senior Occupational Therapist will provide direct professional occupational therapy services to our patients in the outpatient clinic.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient consultation, evaluation, program planning and treatment to restore function, relieve pain, promote healing, prevent disability and/or facilitate adaptation to permanent disability.
• Reviews patient referrals and medical records.
• Contributes to performance improvement and quality management tasks.
• Participates in patient and student education.
• Affords assistance in orientation of new employees and volunteers.
• Contributes to staff development or community education by presenting education in-services or community presentations.
• Participates in the cross-training program, demonstrating competencies in at least two different services or through attainment of specialty certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.
• Three years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in an outpatient setting.
• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Texas issued by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Available to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm to include a 1-hour lunch.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Texas issued by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR).

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Paid employee medical benefits starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
• Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts.
• Fertility benefits.
• State of Texas longevity pay.
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.

Pay

• Minimum: US Dollar (USD) 101,000
• Midpoint: US Dollar (USD) 126,500
• Maximum: US Dollar (USD) 152,000

Schedule

• Days

Additional Information

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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