Sr. Occupational Therapist -FT/ Day Shift

Harris Health System, Inc.; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and administer interventions in ambulatory clinics and departments. The role also supports departmental performance improvement, research, and clinical education while acting as a clinical resource for program development.

Required: BS/ MS in OT and current Texas license; Basic Life Support from an AHA program. Four years OT experience; COTA bridge options and bilingual communication preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/ MS in Occupational Therapy; Current Texas license.
• Certifications: BLS from an AHA-approved program; CHCLT preferred.
• Experience: Four (4) years OT work experience; bridge option for COTA to OT.
• Competencies: Strong communication skills; able to collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations and administers interventions in ambulatory clinics.
• Manages patient appointment system and coordinates with front office for service authorization.
• Contributes to program development, clinical education, and research as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt care to diverse patient needs including cultural and developmental factors.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual a plus

Education

BS/MS in Occupational Therapy

Texas license

BLS (AHA) certification

Tools

Occupational Therapy equipment

MS Word

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

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 Therapyequipment

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