Occupational Therapist, Kane and surrounding areas

UPMC•Kane, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

UPMC Home Health is hiring a Full-Time Occupational Therapist for the Kane and surrounding areas. This role provides age-sensitive professional occupational therapy services in the home setting, including assessment, intervention, treatment, and instruction to patients of all ages to maximize functional abilities and ensure optimal care.

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.
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, except that such determinations of proficiency do not apply with respect to persons initially licensed by a State or seeking initial qualification as an occupational therapist after December 31, 1977, are required.
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
Occupational Therapist Effective Date 03/30/2010 Effective Sequence 0
Automotive Insurance
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Driver's License
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Act 33
Act 34
OAPSA

Nice To Haves

National Board Certification in Occupational therapy preferred.
A member of the American Occupational Therapy Association is preferred.
PR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Attend compliance training and adhere to the organization's standards of conduct, policies, and procedures.
Focus on customer service and continually strive to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal patient satisfaction.
Identify, develop, and participate in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of services provided.
Perform duties and job responsibilities in a fashion that coincides with the service management philosophy of UPMC Home Healthcare towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians, and other departments within the organization.
Continually develop professional skills by assuming responsibility for ongoing continuing education.
Assign and supervise the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Advise and consult with the family, inter-intradisciplinary team members, physicians, and other professionals, as appropriate, to ensure optimal patient care.
Maintain and complete 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. Data syncs (transmits) information the same day.
Provide occupational therapy services and participate 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 patients in obtaining maximum functional independence within the standards of occupational therapy.
Evaluate, plan, and treat patients in an effective Occupational Therapy Program, including the use of modalities and assistive devices within the Standards of Occupational Therapy Practice.