Occupational Therapist / OT - Outpatient

Allegheny Health Network; Bethel Park (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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 physical, cognitive and psychosocial deficits, coordinating care with families and the healthcare team. The role involves performing assessments, developing care plans, delivering OT interventions, and ensuring compliant documentation.

Required licensure, NBCOT, CPR, and state regulations are emphasized, with opportunities for departmental involvement and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Current state OT licensure or eligibility.
• NBCOT certification.
• CPR certification.
• Background clearances (Act 34/33/73) and FBI where required.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and on-going assessments and establishes goals and plan of care.
• Performs therapy interventions using standard occupational therapy techniques.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

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.

• 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.

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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