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Job description
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).
nJOB SUMMARY :
nDirects 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.
nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
nnProvides evaluation, treatment and discharge planning to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area.
nDocuments patient evaluation, treatment progress and billing, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.
nCommunicates pertinent patient information with the patient, family members, physician, team members, and other disciplines.
nParticipates in rounds, clinics and case conferences as assigned.
nMeets required competencies for assigned area.
nDelegates duties and monitors service delivery appropriately to COTA, Rehabilitation Aide.
nSupervises students as requested.
nParticipates in training and supervision of entry-level therapist and mentoring Occupational Therapist.
nParticipates in and provides in-service/continuing education/research, teaching opportunities at department, state or national levels.
nParticipates and assists with implementation and data gathering for quality assurance activities and attends seminars/webinars as assigned or indicated to support evidence based practice.
nParticipates in roles related to Community programs either with the hospital or organizational based.
nAdheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for the department.
nPerforms related duties as required.
n nKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES :
nnSkilled in the use of materials, equipment, processes, procedures and techniques currently used in Occupational Therapy Standard office equipment.
n nEQUIPMENT :
nStandard office equipment.
nWORK ENVIRONMENT :
nnMay be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients.
nAlertness and careful attention to detail is required to avoid injury.
nMust be able to deal with stressful and/or complex situations.
nTravel to other out-patient clinics and to attend CEU activities my occur.
nLifting is required.
n nLocated within the confines of a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
Worksite address
gatesville, TX, 76599, US
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