Occupational Therapist Sr.-FT/ Day Shift

Harris Health; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking an Occupational Therapist to perform patient evaluations and provide interventions in ambulatory clinics. You will support departmental performance improvement, research, and clinical education while ensuring compliance with regulations and documentation standards.

The role requires a BS/MS in OT and a current Texas license, with preferred CHT/CLT and BLS certification. Prior experience in ambulatory care is expected, and strong communication in English plus Spanish or

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current Texas OT license required.
• CHT and/or CLT preferred.
• BLS certification from a hospital-based AHA program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and administer interventions.
• Contribute to departmental performance improvement, research, and clinical education.
• Manage patient appointment system and coordinate with front office for service authorization and recertification.
• Adapt care and communication to patients' diverse needs and backgrounds.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Writing

Analytical

Medical terms

Orthotic fabrication

Spanish

Vietnamese

Education

BS/MS in Occupational Therapy

Texas OT license

Tools

MS Word

Job description

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:

• CHT and/or CLT preferred
• Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.

Work Experience (Years and Area): Four (4) Years Work Experience as an OT. Will accept minimum 1 year experience as an OT with 6 years' experience as a COTA for candidates having experience as a COTA and have completed a bridge program to be licensed as an OT. Half (1/2) credit given for prior COTA experience, cap at 5 years of experience.

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, Ability to fabricate, fit, and modify custom orthotic splints for patients with upper extremity injuries and conditions

Work Schedule: Flexible

Other Requirements: Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting