Float Occupational Therapist (OT)

UPMC; McCandless, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a float position across Greater Pittsburgh Area clinics. The role involves assessing and treating patients, coordinating with physicians and care teams, and supervising student clinicians.

The OT will maintain documentation, co-sign assistant notes biweekly, and ensure adherence to production standards while delivering high-quality care. Ongoing professional development and collaboration with academic partners are expected.

Qualifications

• OT degree and license required for practice.
• Maintain documentation for OT services and discharge summaries.
• Effective communication with physicians and healthcare team.

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

Skills

Documentation

Clinical communication

Student supervision

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Occupational Therapy

Job description

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 is a float position that will assist with coverage in our Greater Pittsburgh Area clinics. 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