Occupational Therapist

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The Staff OT I has the responsibility to evaluate and treat, establish a plan of care, and assess need for Occupational Therapy services. Cross training may be necessary in other settings where OT services are provided. The therapist is expected to maintain the highest level of quality patient care at all times. The therapist will assist in the orientation, supervision and training of OT I's, COTA's and support personnel, as well as students and volunteers. The therapist will be expected to be involved in clinical education of OT/COTA students after two years of experience at UMC. The therapist will be expected to complete daily documentation and charges, and schedule patients daily. The therapist may be assigned to other specialty areas, and it will be expected the therapist is competent in all areas provided by this department. The therapist will assist in the development and initiation of new programs. The therapist will adhere to policies, procedures and standards of practice as defined by and/or stated by the 1) Texas Occupational Therapy Association, 2) American Occupational Therapy Association, 3) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization Manual, 4) UMC Standard Policy and Procedure Manual, PM&R Policy and Procedure Manual.

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