EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
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n- Master’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
n- Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas.
n- No experience required
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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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, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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n- Provides evaluation, treatment and discharge planning to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area.
n- Documents patient evaluation, treatment progress and billing, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.
n- Communicates pertinent patient information with the patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
n- Participates in rounds, clinics and case conferences as assigned.
n- Meets required competencies for assigned area.
n- Delegates duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to COTA, Rehabilitation Aide.
n- Supervises students as requested (at least 1 year of experience)
n- Participates in and provide in-service/continuing education/ research opportunities.
n- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
n- Performs related duties as required.
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