Occupational Therapist Home Health

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

UPMC Home Health is seeking a casual Occupational Therapist (OT) to serve Blair and surrounding communities. You will provide direct, one-on-one patient care in a home setting as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include developing OT plans of treatment, documenting visits, and collaborating with families and physicians to maximize patient independence.

Mileage reimbursement is available. This role offers the chance to work outside of a facility and make a meaningful impact in

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum or eligible for NBCOT.
• PA licensure or eligibility to practice OT in PA.
• Experience in home health or similar setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services and develop an OT plan of treatment with input from the referring physician.
• Complete visit assessments, documentation, and orders in a timely manner.
• Supervise and mentor the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Collaborate with family and inter-disciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Promote patient independence through home-based OT interventions.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Home health care

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

OT degree or NBCOT eligible

PA licensure or eligibility

Job description

UPMC Home Health is hiring a casual OT for Blair and the surrounding area

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can provide direct, one-on-one patient care? We are hiring skilled and compassionate occupational therapists to join our home health interdisciplinary team! You will work in a home setting with a diverse patient population throughout these surrounding communities. Working outside of a medical facility, you will have an opportunity to get to know patients as you guide their care in the comfort of their homes.

UPMC Benefits, UPMC perks, and mileage reimbursement available!

Responsibilities:

• Standard ResponsibilitiesPerforms in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attend compliance training and adhere to the organization standards of conduct, policies and procedures.
• Focuses on customer service and continually strives to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal patient satisfaction.
• Identifies develops and participates in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of services we provide.
• Performs duties and job responsibilities in a fashion which coincides with the service management philosophy of UPMC Home Healthcare towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians and other departments within the organization.
• Continually develops professional skills by assuming responsibility for on-going continuing education.
• Assigns and supervises the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Advises and consults with the family, inter-intradisciplinary team members, physicians and other professionals, as appropriate, to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintains and completes all documentation promptly and accurately including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and Verbal Orders on the laptop device or in written documentation while in the patient's home and within the agency and regulatory standards. Data syncs (transmits) information same day.
• Provide occupational therapy services and participates in the development of an occupational therapy plan of treatment including modalities, frequency and treatment in collaboration with the referring physician for patients from birth to geriatrics to assist patient in obtaining maximum functional independence within the standards of occupational therapy.
• Evaluates, plans, and treats patients in an effective Occupational Therapy Program including the use of modalities and assistive devices within the Standards of Occupational Therapy Practice.
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association; or Two (2) years of appropriate experience as an occupational therapist, and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service, except that such determinations of proficiency do not apply with respect to persons initially licensed by a State or seeking initial qualification as an occupational therapist after December31, 1977 required. One (1) year of Occupational Therapy experience to practice without supervision or less than one (1) year if practicing under supervision, i.e., ALF/PCH, required.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Basic Life Support OR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation EditOccupational TherapistEffective Date 03/30/2010 Effective Sequence 0National Board Certification in Occupational therapy preferred.Member of American Occupational therapy association is preferred.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Automotive Insurance
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Driver's License
• Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Act 33
• Act 34
• OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran