• Occupational Therapist (OT)

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    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 the Rehabilitation Institute. 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 the Rehabilitation Institute.

     

    This role is a float position that will work at both UPMC Mercy and UPMC Magee, with UPMC Mercy being the primary work location.

    Responsibilities:

    + Maintain documentation for all occupational therapy services, including assessments, follow-ups, and discharge summaries.

    + Co-sign occupational therapy assistant documentation biweekly.

    + Communicate patient's status to referring physicians and healthcare team members.

    + Complete charge and statistical information to reflect services rendered.

    + Schedule patients to meet productivity standards while ensuring quality care.

    + Provide verbal/written home instructions to patients and/or family members.

    + Supervise clinical education programs for students from various universities.

    + Maintain professional license through continuing education and professional development.

    + Perform and supervise occupational therapy assessments, treatments, and plan adjustments.

    + Participate in staff meetings and in-service education programs

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

    + Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.

    + Acute, ortho, and inpatient rehab experience, preferred

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    Active license in practicing state required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

     

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

    + National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

    + Occupational Therapist (OT)

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran