Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Pediatrics - Galveston (up to 19 hrs/wk)nnLeague City, Texas, United StatesnnTherapy ServicesnnUTMB HealthnnRequisition # 2404443nnEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEnnMinimum Qualifications:nnMaster’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.nnLicensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas.nnNo experience requirednnJOB DESCRIPTIONnnDirects 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, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization.nnESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSnnProvides evaluation, treatment and discharge planning to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area.nnDocuments patient evaluation, treatment progress and billing, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.nnCommunicates pertinent patient information with the patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.nnParticipates in rounds, clinics and case conferences as assigned.nnMeets required competencies for assigned area.nnDelegates duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to COTA, Rehabilitation Aide.nnSupervises students as requested (at least 1 year of experience)nnParticipates in and provide in-service/continuing education/ research opportunities.nnAdheres to internal controls and reporting structure.nnPerforms related duties as required.nnEqual Employment OpportunitynnUTMB 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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.nnCompensation