The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides occupational therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Advisors. Serves as a patient advocate assuring the delivery of occupational therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area.
• Documents patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.
• Communicates pertinent patient information with the supervising occupational therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
• Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned.
• Meets required competencies for assigned areas.
• Delegates duties and monitors service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides.
• Supervises occupational therapy assistant students as requested. One (1) year experience preferred.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT:

Materials, equipment, processes, procedures and techniques currently used in Occupational Therapy. Standard office environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail and juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed, or eligible for license, in the state of Texas.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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