What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant position at UT Health Tyler?
Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Occupational Therapist Assistant 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 Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 432 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
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
- A minimum of six (6) months experience in an acute, rehabilitation of outpatient setting
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Membership in American Occupational therapy Association (OATA) and Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTS)
