Clinical OT - Rehab, Teaching & Research

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC's Rehabilitation Institute seeks an occupational therapist to assess and treat patients, maintain documentation, and support staff with expertise in a specialty area of OT. This role serves as a clinical resource and may collaborate with academic partners for instructional services.

You will participate in research activities, supervise students, ensure licensing through ongoing education, and coordinate care with physicians and the healthcare team to meet productivity and quality standards.

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's Rehabilitation Institute seeks an occupational therapist to assess and treat patients, maintain documentation, and support staff with expertise in a specialty area of OT. This role serves as a clinical resource and may collaborate with academic partners for instructional services.

You will participate in research activities, supervise students, ensure licensing through ongoing education, and coordinate care with physicians and the healthcare team to meet productivity and quality standards.