What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist / OT position at UT Health East Texas?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Occupational Therapist in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 49-bed inpatient hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with access to some of the most advanced therapy techniques and care available.
Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist shall be responsible for providing a full range of age appropriate occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, provisional practices and ethical standards.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an approved school.
- Six (6) months experience in an acute, rehabilitation of outpatient setting.
- Current professional licensure in the state of Texas.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Membership in American Occupational therapy Association (OATA) and Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTS).