Advanced Occupational Therapist - Rehab & Research

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Rehabilitation Institute seeks an occupational therapist to provide assessment and treatment using advanced clinical skills in a specialty area. You will serve as a clinical resource for staff and may collaborate with academic partners for instructional services while participating in research activities.

You will maintain documentation, co-sign OT assistant notes, communicate with physicians and the care team, and participate in meetings and continuing education to support high-quality

Qualifications

• Maintain active occupational therapy license and engage in ongoing continuing education.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.

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

Job description

UPMC Rehabilitation Institute seeks an occupational therapist to provide assessment and treatment using advanced clinical skills in a specialty area. You will serve as a clinical resource for staff and may collaborate with academic partners for instructional services while participating in research activities.

You will maintain documentation, co-sign OT assistant notes, communicate with physicians and the care team, and participate in meetings and continuing education to support high-quality