Occupational Therapist casual Home Health

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Altoona, PA

106d • $30 - $46

About The Position

UPMC Home Health is hiring a casual OT for Centre County area. Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can provide direct, one-on-one patient care? We are hiring skilled and compassionate occupational therapists to join our home health interdisciplinary team! You will work in a home setting with a diverse patient population throughout these surrounding communities. Working outside of a medical facility, you will have an opportunity to get to know patients as you guide their care in the comfort of their homes. UPMC Benefits, UPMC perks, and mileage reimbursement available!

Requirements

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association; or two (2) years of appropriate experience as an occupational therapist, and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
• One (1) year of Occupational Therapy experience to practice without supervision or less than one (1) year if practicing under supervision, i.e., ALF/PCH, required.
• Basic Life Support OR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certification required.
• Driver's License required.
• Occupational Therapist (OT) licensure required.
• Act 33, Act 34, and OAPSA clearances required.

Nice To Haves

• National Board Certification in Occupational therapy preferred.
• Member of American Occupational therapy association is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attend compliance training and adhere to the organization standards of conduct, policies and procedures.
• Focuses on customer service and continually strives to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal patient satisfaction.
• Identifies develops and participates in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of services we provide.
• Performs duties and job responsibilities in a fashion which coincides with the service management philosophy of UPMC Home Healthcare towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians and other departments within the organization.
• Continually develops professional skills by assuming responsibility for on-going continuing education.
• Assigns and supervises the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Advises and consults with the family, inter-intradisciplinary team members, physicians and other professionals, as appropriate, to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintains and completes all documentation promptly and accurately including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and Verbal Orders on the laptop device or in written documentation while in the patient's home and within the agency and regulatory standards.
• Provide occupational therapy services and participates in the development of an occupational therapy plan of treatment including modalities, frequency and treatment in collaboration with the referring physician for patients from birth to geriatrics to assist patient in obtaining maximum functional independence within the standards of occupational therapy.
• Evaluates, plans, and treats patients in an effective Occupational Therapy Program including the use of modalities and assistive devices within the Standards of Occupational Therapy Practice.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement available.
• UPMC Benefits and UPMC perks.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree