Occupational Therapist - UPMC Washington, Children's Therapy Center

UPMC; McMurray (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC's Children’s Therapy Center in McMurray, PA seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary pediatric team. You will deliver play-based, evidence-informed therapy and document assessments, progress, and outcomes per department standards.

The role requires pediatric experience, AOTA-accredited education, NBCOT certification, and ability to collaborate with physicians and families. Travel between centers in McMurray and Washington may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Prefer pediatric experience including student fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintains written documentation for all occupational therapy services rendered, including initial assessment, follow-up visits, and discharge summaries.
• Communicates patient status to the referring physician and other health care team members.
• Completes necessary charge and statistical information to reflect the service rendered.
• Schedules patients to achieve and maintain productivity while ensuring delivery of quality patient care.
• Provides verbal and/or written home instructions to patients and/or family members when applicable.
• Performs occupational therapy assessment, reassessment, and treatment for pediatric patients referred by a physician.
• Develops a plan of care including goals and treatment plans.
• Modifies or adjusts plan of care based on patient status.
• Rotates through treatment areas to facilitate organizational needs.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

AOTA‑accredited OT program

Job description

• Make a Lasting Impact in Pediatric Therapy Our Children's Therapy Center is seeking a compassionate and creative Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a meaningful opportunity to help children reach their fullest potential through personalized, play-based, and evidence-informed therapy. We're looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting children and their families on their developmental journey.
  

Responsibilities

• Maintains written documentation for all occupational therapy services rendered, including documentation of initial assessment, follow-up visits, and discharge summary consistent with department standards.
• Communicates patient status to the referring physician and other health care team members.
• Completes necessary charge and statistical information to accurately reflect the service rendered to the patient.
• Schedules patients to achieve and maintain a level of productivity which meets or exceeds the standard established for the facility by the organization while ensuring delivery of quality patient care.
• Provides verbal and/or written home instructions to patients and/or family members when applicable.
• Performs occupational therapy assessment, reassessment, and treatment for pediatric patients referred by a physician to the clinic.
• Develops a plan of care including goals and treatment plans in accordance with physician referral, nature of injury/illness and results of occupational therapy assessment.
• Modifies or adjusts plan of care based on patient's response to treatment and/or changes in patient's status.
• Rotates through selected treatment areas when necessary to facilitate organizational needs.
  

Preferred Qualifications

At least 1 year experience working as a Pediatric OT.

Schedule/Travel

Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:30AM-7PM. 8 or 10 hour shifts may be needed. This position may be on call/scheduled in advance to cover medical leaves and vacations. Travel may be required to both of our Children's Therapy Centers - McMurray, PA (Waterdam Plaza) and Washington, PA (North Avenue).

• Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Prefer previous pediatric experience including student fieldwork.
• Must possess knowledge of normal human growth and development over the lifespan.
• Must be skilled in planning/organization, follow up/control, delegation, problem solving, self-development orientation, organizational behaviors/competencies, and stress tolerance.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• 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)
• Clearances with renewal:
• Act 31, 33, 34, & 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran