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 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.