Occupational Therapist or Sr. OT – Galveston | Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Acute Experience Preferred)
UTMB Health · Galveston, Texas, US
Occupational Therapist or Sr. OT – Galveston | Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Acute Experience Preferred) - ( 2601617 ) Description ***This is an open-pooled posi...
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Occupational Therapist or Sr. OT – Galveston | Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Acute Experience Preferred) - ( 2601617 ) Description: ***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.*** Occupational Therapist: JOB DESCRIPTION: Directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy intervention provided to patients. 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. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: - Master’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. - Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. - No experience required ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Provides evaluation, treatment and discharge planning to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area. - Documents patient evaluation, treatment progress and billing, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet pee...