Occupational Therapist (OT)

UPMC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pennsylvania is looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide assessment and treatment using advanced skills. The role involves maintaining documentation, communicating with healthcare teams, and supervising students from universities. The ideal candidate should have a commitment to professional development and quality care. This position offers an opportunity to participate in research and contribute to education programs within the Rehabilitation Institute.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation for all occupational therapy services.
• Communicate patient's status to referring physicians.
• Schedule patients to meet productivity standards.
• 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.

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.