Occupational Therapist

UPMC is looking for a flexible Occupational Therapist to join their team at UPMC Somerset! As an Occupational Therapist with us, you'll provide 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: + Keep detailed records for all occupational therapy services, including initial assessments, follow-ups, and discharge summaries. Biweekly co-signing of occupational therapy assistant's documentation. + Communicate patient updates to the referring physician and healthcare team. + Record charges and statistics to reflect services provided to patients accurately. + Schedule patients to meet or exceed productivity standards while ensuring quality care. + Offer verbal or written home instructions to patients and families when needed. + Supervise clinical internships for students from various universities as part of the organization's educational program. + Maintain professional licensure by engaging in ongoing education and professional development. + Assess, reassess, and treat occupational therapy patients, and supervise assistants in providing care to a diverse age range. + Develop and adjust treatment plans based on physician referrals and patient responses. + Rotate through different treatment areas as required. + Participate in staff meetings and educational in-services actively. + Graduate of an accredited program approved by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 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. + National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) + Occupational Therapist (OT) + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal + Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran