Occupational Therapist (OT)

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an occupational therapist to provide assessment and treatment in an acute care setting. The role involves clinical expertise, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and the care team.

You will supervise students, maintain licensure through ongoing education, and participate in professional development and staff education activities. The position emphasizes high-quality patient care and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Active license in practicing state required.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire (AHA standards).
• NBCOT certification.
• OT licensure and board certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation for 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 OT assessments, treatments, and plan adjustments.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service education programs.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

ACOTE-accredited program

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.

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

• Graduate of an accredited program approved by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

• Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.

• Acute care experience, preferredLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Active license in practicing state required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

• Occupational Therapist (OT)

• Act 34

• OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran