Occupational Therapist, Inpatient - Galv, LCC and CLC Campuses (PRN, Up to 19. 99 hrs/week)

*EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*
*Minimum Qualifications:*
* Master's degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
* Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas.
* No experience required
*JOB DESCRIPTION*
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.
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*
* Provides evaluation, treatment and discharge planning to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area.
* Documents patient evaluation, treatment progress and billing, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.
* Communicates pertinent patient information with the patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
* Participates in rounds, clinics and case conferences as assigned.
* Meets required competencies for assigned area.
* Delegates duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to COTA, Rehabilitation Aide.
* Supervises students as requested (at least 1 year of experience)
* Participates in and provide in-service/continuing education/ research opportunities.
* Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
* Performs related duties as required.
*WORK SCHEDULE:*
Up to 19.99 hours per week with no benefits. Must be willing to work at Galveston, League City, and Clear Lake Campuses.


*Equal Employment Opportunity*
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