Occupational Therapist (OT)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC's Rehabilitation Institute in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a skilled occupational therapist to assess and treat patients across acute, ortho, and skilled nursing settings. You will document, coordinate care with physicians and staff, and supervise students while upholding ACOTE standards.

You will hold an active OT license in your practicing state, NBCOT certification, and CPR/BLS as required, with ongoing professional development to maintain licensure and deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Active license in the practicing state required.
• CPR (BLS/CPR) required based on AHA standards with training within 30 days of hire.

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 ACOTE-accredited program.
• Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.
• Experience with acute, ortho, and/ or skilled nursing populations is preferred.

Education

OT license

NBCOT certification

ACOTE-accredited program graduate

Act 34

OAPSA

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.
• Experience with acute, ortho, and/ or skilled nursing populations is preferred.

Licensure, 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