An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
•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 Assistant
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. 0-3 years related experience.
JOB SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The 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 monitor service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides Supervises occupational therapy assistant students as requested. One year experience preferred. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Senior Occupational Therapist Assistant
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. 5 years related experience.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area. Document patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements. Communicate pertinent patient information with the supervising occupational therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines. Participate in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned. Meet required competencies for assigned areas. Delegate duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides Supervise students as requested. Participate in training and mentoring of entry-level occupational therapy assistants Participate in and provide in-service/continuing education/research, teaching opportunities at department, state or national levels. Participate and assist with data gathering for quality assurance activities as requested. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
