Occupational Therapist or Sr OT, Acute - Galveston

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical institution in Galveston seeks an Occupational Therapist or Senior Occupational Therapist for Acute Care. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and be licensed in Texas, with senior candidates requiring five years of relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity to engage in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.
• Five years of related experience for the Senior OT role.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation, treatment and discharge planning to patients.
• Document patient evaluation, treatment progress and billing.
• Communicate pertinent patient information with relevant parties.
• Participate in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned.
• Delegate duties and monitor service delivery to COTA and Rehabilitation Aide.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Documentation

Communication

Supervision

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensure in Texas

Job description

Occupational Therapist or Sr OT, Acute - Galveston

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Overview

Positions include Occupational Therapist (OT) and Senior Occupational Therapist (Sr OT) in the Acute Care setting at UTMB Health in Galveston. The roles involve evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy interventions, ensuring delivery meets legal, ethical, and institutional standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.
• For the Senior role: five years of related experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide evaluation, treatment and discharge planning to patients relative to age, culture, and condition in the assigned clinical area.
• Document patient evaluation, treatment progress and billing in the medical record; documentation must meet peer review requirements.
• Communicate pertinent patient information with the patient, family, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
• Participate in rounds, clinics and case conferences as assigned.
• Meet required competencies for the assigned area.
• Delegate duties and monitor service delivery to COTA and Rehabilitation Aide.
• Supervise students as requested (minimum 1 year of experience for supervision).
• Participate in in-service/continuing education/research opportunities.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Perform related duties as required.

Additional Senior OT Specific Qualifications

• For Sr OT: supervision and mentoring of entry-level therapists; involvement in training and supervision of staff; participation in department, state, or national teaching, quality assurance activities, and evidence-based practice initiatives; support for community program roles related to hospital or organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB 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 law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location and Details

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Location: 0596 - John Sealy Annex

Job: Therapy Services

Organization: UTMB Health

Job Type: Regular; Shift: Standard; Employee Status: Manager; Job Level: Day Shift

Job Posting: Sep 5, 2025