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UPMC Williamsport is currently hiring a Casual/PRN Occupational Therapist to support Inpatient Rehab, Acute Care, and Total Joint Unit services at Williamsport Hospital.

Inpatient experience is preferred.

One weekend per month is required; opportunities for both weekday and weekend hours in addition to work opportunities at the other campuses in the North Central PA region (UPMC Muncy, UPMC Lock Haven, UPMC Wellsboro). If this sounds like a good fit for you, we invite you to apply today!

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy assessment and treatment using advanced clinical skills in a specialty area of occupational therapy for patients referred to non-contracted and contracted facilities of Centers for Rehab Services. Serves as a clinical resource for other staff members. May have an individual agreement with an academic institution for instructional services. Participates in research conducted within Centers for Rehab Services.

Responsibilities:

+ Maintains written documentation for all occupational therapy services rendered including documentation of initial assessment, follow-up visits, and discharge summary consistent with department standards. Co-signs occupational therapy assistant documentation biweekly.

+ Communicates patient's status to the referring physician and other health care team members.

+ Completes necessary charge and statistical information to accurately reflect the service rendered to the patient.

+ Schedules patients to achieve and maintain a level of productivity which meets or exceeds the standard established for the facility by the organization while ensuring delivery of quality patient care.

+ Provides verbal and/or written home instructions to patient and/or family members when applicable.

+ Participates in the organization's clinical education program by providing clinical supervision of students completing internships from various universities as requested.

+ Maintains professional license/registration through steady pursuit and participation in appropriate continuing education and professional development opportunities to satisfy requirements for licensure/registration renewal.

+ Performs occupational therapy assessment, reassessment and treatment and supervises occupational therapy assistants in the treatment of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients referred by a physician to the clinic. Develops plan of care including goals and treatment plan in accordance with physician referral, nature of injury/illness and results of occupational therapy assessment. Modifies or adjusts plan of care based on patient's response to treatment and/or changes in patient's status. Works with occupational therapy assistants to adjust patient programs as patient status changes.

+ Rotates through selected treatment areas when necessary to facilitate organizational needs.

+ Attends and actively participates in staff meetings and in-service education programs.

Education

+ Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Strong customer service skills and ability to provide quality care.

+ Understanding of normal human growth and development across the lifespan.

+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical records accurately.

+ Skilled in:

+ Planning and organization

+ Delegation and follow-up

+ Problem-solving and stress management

+ Ability to apply logical and strategic thinking to complex problems.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to identify referral growth opportunities.

+ Comfortable interacting with healthcare teams, supervisors, and management.

+ Active participation in professional healthcare organizations (preferred).

+ Completion of:

+ System and facility orientation

+ Department-specific training

+ May work in areas where medications are stored (but will not handle medications).

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

+ Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of practice.

+ National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) credential.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (must meet AHA standards within 30 days of hire).

+ Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance (with renewal).

+ Act 34 Criminal Clearance (with renewal).

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance (with renewal).

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran