Occupational Therapist at UPMC

, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Clinical Supervision, Documentation, Communication, Professional Development, Research Participation, Team Collaboration, Patient Care, Educational Instruction, Licensure Maintenance, Diverse Patient Care, Home Instructions, Statistical Recording, Internship Supervision

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC is looking for a flexible Occupational Therapist to join their team at UPMC Somerset! As an Occupational Therapist with us, you'll provide 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. Responsibilities: Keep detailed records for all occupational therapy services, including initial assessments, follow-ups, and discharge summaries. Biweekly co-signing of occupational therapy assistant's documentation. Communicate patient updates to the referring physician and healthcare team. Record charges and statistics to reflect services provided to patients accurately. Schedule patients to meet or exceed productivity standards while ensuring quality care. Offer verbal or written home instructions to patients and families when needed. Supervise clinical internships for students from various universities as part of the organization's educational program. Maintain professional licensure by engaging in ongoing education and professional development. Assess, reassess, and treat occupational therapy patients, and supervise assistants in providing care to a diverse age range. Develop and adjust treatment plans based on physician referrals and patient responses. Rotate through different treatment areas as required. Participate in staff meetings and educational in-services actively. Graduate of an accredited program approved by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 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. National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Occupational Therapist (OT) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide assessment and treatment for patients, maintaining detailed records and communicating updates to the healthcare team. They will also supervise clinical internships and participate in research within the Rehabilitation Institute.