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Occupational Therapist - Bell Unit

Cleveland, TX · On-site

$36.25 - $47.75/hr

Directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy ... Participates in training and supervision of entry-level therapist and mentoring physical therapist.

UTMB Health

Occupational Therapist - Bell Unit

Cleveland, TX · On-site

$36.25 - $47.75/hr

Directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy ... Participates in training and supervision of entry-level therapist and mentoring physical therapist.

UTMB Health

Occupational Therapist - Bell Unit

Cleveland, TX · On-site

$36.25 - $47.75/hr

Directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy ... Participates in training and supervision of entry-level therapist and mentoring physical therapist.

UTMB Health

Occupational Therapist - Bell Unit

Cleveland, TX · On-site

$36.25 - $47.75/hr

Directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy ... Participates in training and supervision of entry-level therapist and mentoring physical therapist.

Amedisys, Inc.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Stroud, OK

$33.75 - $37.50/hr

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

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$35 - $48/hr

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

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$33.75 - $37.50/hr

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Occupational Therapist - Bell Unit

UTMB Health

Cleveland, TX • On-site

$36.25 - $47.75/hr

Full-time

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Occupational Therapist - Bell Unit

Cleveland, Texas, United States

Therapy Services

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2507084

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY :

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, objective, policies and procedures of the department and the organization.

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 peer review requirements.
  • Communicates pertinent patient information with the patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
  • Participates in rounds, clinics and case conferences as assigned.
  • Meets required competencies for assigned area.
  • Delegates duties and monitors service delivery appropriately to COTA, Rehabilitation Aide.
  • Supervises students as requested (at least 1 year of experience).
  • Participates in training and supervision of entry-level therapist and mentoring physical therapist.
  • Participates in the provides in-service/continuing education/research opportunities.
  • Adheres to internal controls established for department.
  • Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT :

Standard office equipment; standard occupational therapy equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

  • May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients.
  • Alertness and careful attention to detail is required to avoid injury.
  • Must be able to deal with stressful and/or complex situations.
  • Travel to other outpatient clinics and to attend CEU activities may be required.
  • Lifting is required.

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :

  • Master's degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Licensed or eligible for license in the state of Texas.
  • Zero (0) to three (3) years related experience.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

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.

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