JOB SUMMARY: Performs patient evaluations and administers interventions in department or ambulatory clinics, performs related duties such as departmental performance improvement, research, and clinical education, and serves as clinical specialist to staff. Also serves as resource to program or product line development. Adheres to practice act, regulations and rules, departmental policy and procedure, and documentation and reimbursement rules applicable to ambulatory care. Manages patient appointment system and work with front office on service authorization, certification and recertification. Demonstrates competence to adapt work and customer service to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and other developmental needs of patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: BS/ MS in occupational therapy; Current Texas license. Specialty Certification

Work Experience (Years and Area): Four years as registered Occupational Therapist

Management Experience (Years and Area): Preferred

Equipment Operated: Competency in Occupational Therapy equipment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contract), Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking), Writing /Composing Correspondence, Writing /Composing Reports

Bilingual Skills: Spanish, Vietnamese Preferred

Other Skills: Analytical, Medical Terms, Research, P.C., MS Word

Work Schedule: Flexible

Other Requirements: Previously work experience in ambulatory care setting