Geriatric Occupational Therapist - Independence & Care

LIFE Pittsburgh; McKees Rocks (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401k with immediate match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Disability plans

EAP support

Job summary

LIFE Pittsburgh is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to promote mobility and well-being for Participants in both the LIFE Center and in their homes when needed. You will perform assessments, deliver treatments, and coach restorative aides and home care staff to support individualized care plans.

You will educate families, collaborate with the IDT, and ensure documentation reflects progress toward goals while staying compliant with program standards and best practices for geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and interpret information for Participant needs.
• Ability to read and interpret medical charts.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and aging processes.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain mobility and well-being for Participants in center and home settings.
• Coordinate and mentor restorative aides and home care staff to support care plans.
• Document assessment findings, plans, and progress clearly and concisely per protocol.
• Educate and support family caregivers for continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team coordination

Supervision of COTA

Education

OTR/Licensed OT (PA)

Job description

LIFE Pittsburgh is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to promote mobility and well-being for Participants in both the LIFE Center and in their homes when needed. You will perform assessments, deliver treatments, and coach restorative aides and home care staff to support individualized care plans.

You will educate families, collaborate with the IDT, and ensure documentation reflects progress toward goals while staying compliant with program standards and best practices for geriatric care.