REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

3 weeks ago


New Castle PA USA, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
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. Serves as a clinical resource for other staff members. May have an individual agreement with an academic institution for instructional services. Participates in research.

This Occupational Therapist will be based out of UPMC Jameson and will split their time 50/50 between the acute care departments at both UPMC Jameson and UPMC Horizon with a set schedule.

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. Co-signs occupational therapy assistant documentation biweekly.
* Communicates patient's 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 patient and/or family members when applicable.
* Participates in the organization's clinical education program by providing clinical supervision of students completing internships from various universities as requested.
* Maintains professional license/registration through steady pursuit and participation in appropriate continuing education and professional development opportunities to satisfy requirements for licensure/registration renewal.
* Performs occupational therapy assessment, reassessment and treatment and supervises occupational therapy assistants in the treatment of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients referred by a physician to the clinic. Develops plan of care including goals and treatment plan 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. Works with occupational therapy assistants to adjust patient programs as patient status changes.
* Rotates through selected treatment areas when necessary to facilitate organizational needs.
* Attends and actively participates in staff meetings and in-service education programs.

Qualifications:

* 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.
* Acute care/ICU experience, 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

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