Occupational Therapist / OT - Outpatient

Highmark Health • Bethel Park, PA

16h

About The Position

This Occupational Therapist position with AHN Therapy Services is located at Bethel Park Health + Wellness Pavilion. The therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits that affect their ability to perform independent living skills. The role also coordinates work performed by support personnel and communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.

The job description outlines the general nature and essential duties of the role and may not include every duty, responsibility, or qualification. Employees must follow ethical and legal standards, company policies, the Code of Business Conduct, HIPAA privacy requirements, and information security guidelines. The company prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran or disability status and against individuals based on other categories protected by applicable law.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility for licensure.
• CPR certification.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• A current driver's license may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients and establish appropriate goals and plans of care based on identified problems, involving patients and families according to their capabilities and preferences.
• Provide therapy interventions using standard and, where appropriate, specialized occupational therapy techniques and skills suited to the patient's age and condition.
• Complete documentation in accordance with department, hospital, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate work performed by support personnel.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in departmental operational improvement initiatives, including committees and educational offerings.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Comply with the Code of Business Conduct, company policies, applicable laws and regulations, HIPAA requirements, privacy policies, and information security guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time