Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Indiana Regional Medical Center; Ben Avon (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate referred patients, design goals, and implement therapy to improve daily living skills and independence.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, document progress in the EHR, and contribute to discharge planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety.

This role emphasizes mentorship of students and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy is required.
• 1+ year of inpatient hospital or rehabilitation experience preferred.
• PA OT licensure required; BLS certification required within 1 month of hire; PA driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients referred for occupational therapy using standardized assessments and clinical judgment.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation findings and patient goals.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve ADLs, fine motor skills, cognitive functioning, and overall independence.
• Provide caregiver education and recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and home modifications.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, physicians, and social workers.
• Document all assessments, plans, treatments, and progress notes accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure appropriate follow-up care, home safety, and community resources.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory and professional standards (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, AOTA).
• Support student education and mentorship as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical assessment

ADL therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation in EHR

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Master’s or Doctorate (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

• Evaluate patients referred for occupational therapy using standardized assessments and clinical judgment.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation findings and patient goals.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve ADLs (activities of daily living), fine motor skills, cognitive functioning, and overall independence.
• Provide caregiver education and recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and home modifications.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, physicians, and social workers.
• Document all assessments, plans, treatments, and progress notes accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure appropriate follow-up care, home safety, and community resources.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory and professional standards (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, AOTA).
• Support student education and mentorship as appropriate.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy required, Master’s or Doctorate preferred
• EXPERIENCE: 1+ years of experience in an inpatient hospital or rehabilitation setting preferred
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  • BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire
  • Licensure as an occupational therapist in Pennsylvania
  • Valid PA driver’s license with good record and access to a vehicle

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.