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Occupational Therapy Asst Sr. - Huntsville - Full-Time
nHuntsville, Texas, United States
nNew
nTherapy Services
nUTMB Health
nRequisition #
nThe 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:
nProvides 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
nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
nnnProvide treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area.
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nnDocument patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.
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nnCommunicate pertinent patient information with the supervising occupational therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
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nnParticipate in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned.
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nnMeet required competencies for assigned areas.
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nnDelegate duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides Supervise students as requested.
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nnParticipate in training and mentoring of entry-level occupational therapy assistants
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nnParticipate in and provide in-service/continuing education/research, teaching opportunities at department, state or national levels.
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nnParticipate and assist with data gathering for quality assurance activities as requested.
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nnAdheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
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nnPerforms other related duties as required.
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n nEQUIPMENT:
nStandard office equipment.
nWORK ENVIRONMENT:
nnnStandard hospital, clinical environment. May be required to work within the confines of a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center.
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nnSkilled in the use of materials, equipment, processes, procedures and techniques currently used in Occupational Therapy.
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nnMay be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others
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nnAlertness and careful attention to detail is required to avoid injury.
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nnMust be able to deal with stressful and/or complex situations.
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nnTravel may be necessary to cover for out-patient clinics.
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nnMeet CEU requirements.
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nnOther physical demands of the job may include lifting, transporting and transfers of patients assigned.
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n nSecurity clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
nREQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
nAssociates degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
nFive (5) years related experience.
nLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
nLicensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas.
nSalary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience
nEqual Employment Opportunity
nUTMB 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.
nCompensation
Worksite address
huntsville, TX, 77344, US
Who can apply
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