Job Code:	1231
Job Title:	Occupational Therapist III
Creation Date:	09/01/81
Revision Date:	07/25/09
FLSA Status:	Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide professional skills in coordinating and administering a complex of therapeutic and clinical educational programs within the Department of Occupational Therapy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates complex programs for the provision of quality patient services and the clinical education of students.
• Coordinates programs with other hospital services.
• Responsible for staff performance, evaluation of staff development, and management of operational funds, records, and reports.
• Assists in establishment of departmental objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities.
• Assists in departmental budgeting.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in related field and three years related experience. Certified OT and licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas.

EQUIPMENT: 

Standard occupational therapy equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard occupational therapy environment.

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.