The OT provides occupational therapy assessment and treatment using advanced clinical skills in a specialty area of occupational therapy for patients referred to non-contracted and contracted facilities of the Rehabilitation Institute. Serves as a clinical resource for other staff members. May have an individual agreement with an academic institution for instructional services. Participates in research conducted within the Rehabilitation Institute. This is a regional role that will spend 50% of time at UPMC Horizon Shanango Valley and 50% of time at UPMC Jameson.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain written documentation for all occupational therapy services, including initial assessments, follow-up visits, and discharge summaries.

• Co-sign occupational therapy assistant documentation biweekly.

• Communicate patient status to referring physicians and other healthcare team members.

• Schedule patients to achieve and maintain productivity levels meeting or exceeding facility standards.

• Provide verbal and/or written home instructions to patients and family members.

• Adjust patient programs based on their response to treatment and changes in status.

• Participate in clinical education programs by supervising students from various universities.

• Maintain professional license/registration through continuing education and development opportunities.

• Perform occupational therapy assessments, reassessments, and treatment.

• Supervise occupational therapy assistants treating pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

• Develop care plans based on physician referrals and assessment results.

• Rotate through treatment areas as needed.

• Attend staff meetings and actively participate in in-service education programs.

• Graduate of an accredited program approved by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

• Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Active license in practicing state required. 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)

• Act 34

• OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran