What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (OT) position at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center?
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.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain documentation for all occupational therapy services, including assessments, follow-ups, and discharge summaries.
- Co-sign occupational therapy assistant documentation biweekly.
- Communicate patient's status to referring physicians and healthcare team members.
- Complete charge and statistical information to reflect services rendered.
- Schedule patients to meet productivity standards while ensuring quality care.
- Provide verbal/written home instructions to patients and/or family members.
- Supervise clinical education programs for students from various universities.
- Maintain professional license through continuing education and professional development.
- Perform and supervise occupational therapy assessments, treatments, and plan adjustments.
- Participate in staff meetings and 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.
- Experience with acute, ortho, and/ or skilled nursing populations is preferred.
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