Occupational Therapist (OT)

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide assessment and treatment in a Rehabilitation Institute setting. You will be a clinical resource, supervise students, and ensure quality care with documentation, productivity, and continuous education requirements.

Casual role with weekend shifts; licensure, NBCOT, and BLS/CPR are required. Active PA license and ACOTE-accredited program graduation are essential. Participate in research and collaborative care with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• Active license in the practicing state required.
• NBCOT certification required.
• BLS/CPR certification per AHA 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.
• Act 33 with renewal; Act 34 with renewal; Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Active OT license in PA

NBCOT certification

BLS/CPR certification

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 casual role which will require a minimum of two weekend shifts each month. Additional shifts may be available based on department need.

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 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran