Occupational Therapist Sr.

Houston, Texas, JOB SUMMARY: Performs patient evaluations and administers interventions in department or ambulatory clinics, performs related duties such as departmental performance improvement, research, and clinical education, and serves as clinical specialist to staff. Also serves as resource to program or product line development. Adheres to practice act, regulations and rules, departmental policy and procedure, and documentation and reimbursement rules applicable to ambulatory care. Manages patient appointment system and work with front office on service authorization, certification and recertification. Demonstrates competence to adapt work and customer service to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and other developmental needs of patients. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: BS/ MS in occupational therapy; Current Texas license. Specialty Certification Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program. Work Experience (Years and Area): Four years as registered Occupational Therapist Management Experience (Years and Area): Preferred Equipment Operated: Competency in Occupational Therapy equipment SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contract), Exceptional Verbal (e. g. , Public Speaking), Writing /Composing Correspondence, Writing /Composing Reports Bilingual Skills: Spanish, Vietnamese Preferred Other Skills: Analytical, Medical Terms, Research, P.

C. , MS Word Work Schedule: Flexible Other Requirements: Previously work experience in ambulatory care setting

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