Occupational Therapist / OT - Outpatient

Allegheny Clinic; Bethel Park (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network Therapy Services in Bethel Park is seeking an occupational therapist to evaluate and treat patients with varied deficits affecting independent living skills. The role requires coordinating with support personnel and collaborating with families and the healthcare team.

The position emphasizes comprehensive assessments, therapy interventions, accurate documentation, and participation in quality initiatives within the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from a four-year college or university.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist or eligible.
• CPR certification.
• Act 34/33/73 and FBIFingerprinting Background Clearances.
• NBCOT certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition and establishes goals and plan of care with patient/family involvement.
• Performs therapeutic interventions appropriate for the patient’s age and condition.
• Completes documentation to comply with department, hospital and regulatory standards.
• Participates in departmental initiatives for operational improvement and education.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in OT

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : This position with AHN Therapy Services is located at Bethel Park Health + Wellness Pavilion

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits which impact their abilities to successfully perform independent living skills; coordinates work performed by support personnel; effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, families and members of the healthcare team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition and establishes goals and plan of care, which are appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard, and possibly specialized, occupational therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Completes documentation to comply with department, hospital, and regulatory standards.
• Participates in departmental initiatives for operational improvement including committees and educational offerings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum
• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university
• Preferred
• Master's Degree
• Current driver's license may be required

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist or eligible
• CPR certification
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

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