Occupational Therapist (PRN, Up to 19. 99 hrs/week) - Galveston Acute

Company: UTMB Health
Location: Galveston
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas.

• No experience required
  

  Preferred: One year of experience.

WORK SCHEDULE

PRN, up to 19.99 hours per week with no benefits. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed for coverage. Compensation for this position is offered at a flat hourly rate.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Directs the evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of occupational therapy intervention provided to patients. 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 evaluation, treatment and discharge planning to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area.
• Documents patient evaluation, treatment progress and billing, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.
• Communicates pertinent patient information with the patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
• Participates in rounds, clinics and case conferences as assigned.
• Meets required competencies for assigned area.
• Delegates duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to COTA, Rehabilitation Aide.
• Supervises students as requested (at least 1 year of experience)
• Participates in and provide in-service/continuing education/ research opportunities.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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