OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Employer
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Apr 23, 2025
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Posting Number: SRGV8225
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: McAllen, Texas
Department: School of Medicine / Surgical Specialty and MSK ISU
FLSA: Exempt
Scope of Job:
Directs and provides the evaluation, coordination and implementation of occupational therapy intervention provided to patients. Serves as a patient advocate in assuring the delivery of occupational therapy services following the policies and procedures of UTRGV.
Description of Duties:
Plans, prepares, coordinates and provides evaluation, treatment and follow-up educational instructions to patients as ordered by a medical provider.
Documents patient evaluation, treatment given, treatment progress appropriately in the medical record in the required time of 24 hours.
Completes all patient billing by end of evaluation and treatment day and submits it appropriately.
Completes a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient and documents plan appropriately in the medical record.
Communicates pertinent patient information with the patient, team members, providers, and family as allowed.
Participates in patient team discussions, rounds, clinics, and case conferences and continuing education and research opportunities as requested.
Meets required competencies for assigned area and adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Comply with federal and state occupational therapy regulations.
May delegate duties and monitor services appropriately as approved by the Clinical Manager.
Supervises students/learners as requested after at least one year of experience
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received:
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given:
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University program.
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University program.
Licenses/Certifications:
Current Occupational Therapist licensure in the State of Texas. Current CPR/BLS certification.
Required Experience:
Two (2) years of occupational therapy experience.
Preferred Experience:
Clinical experience in orthopedic population. Bilingual (English - Spanish).
Equipment:
Use of standard Occupational Therapy equipment, standard office equipment and other equipment as directed.
Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office, academic and clinical environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Some lifting is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other:
Knowledge of health care laws and regulations. Ability to provide patient care, to prepare and maintain records. Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality of medical information required in all matters.
Physical Capabilities: N/A
Employment Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 06/02/2025
Grant Funded Position: No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date:
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at for detailed contact information.
Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
To apply, visit jeid-8a5ab...6f65abc12efb119
Employer
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Apr 23, 2025
View more categories
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Posting Number: SRGV8225
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: McAllen, Texas
Department: School of Medicine / Surgical Specialty and MSK ISU
FLSA: Exempt
Scope of Job:
Directs and provides the evaluation, coordination and implementation of occupational therapy intervention provided to patients. Serves as a patient advocate in assuring the delivery of occupational therapy services following the policies and procedures of UTRGV.
Description of Duties:
Plans, prepares, coordinates and provides evaluation, treatment and follow-up educational instructions to patients as ordered by a medical provider.
Documents patient evaluation, treatment given, treatment progress appropriately in the medical record in the required time of 24 hours.
Completes all patient billing by end of evaluation and treatment day and submits it appropriately.
Completes a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient and documents plan appropriately in the medical record.
Communicates pertinent patient information with the patient, team members, providers, and family as allowed.
Participates in patient team discussions, rounds, clinics, and case conferences and continuing education and research opportunities as requested.
Meets required competencies for assigned area and adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Comply with federal and state occupational therapy regulations.
May delegate duties and monitor services appropriately as approved by the Clinical Manager.
Supervises students/learners as requested after at least one year of experience
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received:
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given:
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University program.
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University program.
Licenses/Certifications:
Current Occupational Therapist licensure in the State of Texas. Current CPR/BLS certification.
Required Experience:
Two (2) years of occupational therapy experience.
Preferred Experience:
Clinical experience in orthopedic population. Bilingual (English - Spanish).
Equipment:
Use of standard Occupational Therapy equipment, standard office equipment and other equipment as directed.
Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office, academic and clinical environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Some lifting is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other:
Knowledge of health care laws and regulations. Ability to provide patient care, to prepare and maintain records. Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality of medical information required in all matters.
Physical Capabilities: N/A
Employment Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 06/02/2025
Grant Funded Position: No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date:
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at for detailed contact information.
Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
To apply, visit jeid-8a5ab...6f65abc12efb119
Job ID: 479718107
Originally Posted on: 6/4/2025
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