Occupational Therapist: Restore Independence

Highmark Health; Bethel Park (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, or psychosocial deficits affecting independent living skills. The role involves coordinating with support personnel and collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include initial and ongoing assessments, developing goals and plans of care, providing standard therapy interventions, and ensuring compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist or eligible.
• NBCOT certification required.
• CPR certification.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate; Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate; Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Background Clearance; background checks per policy.
• Driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition and establishes goals and plan of care, involving patient/family as appropriate.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing occupational therapy techniques appropriate for age and condition.
• 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

NBCOT Certification

State licensure as OT

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, or psychosocial deficits affecting independent living skills. The role involves coordinating with support personnel and collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include initial and ongoing assessments, developing goals and plans of care, providing standard therapy interventions, and ensuring compliant documentation.