Occupational Therapist - UPMC Washington, Children's Therapy Center

UPMC • Mcmurray, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Children’s Therapy Center is seeking a compassionate and creative Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a meaningful opportunity to help children reach their fullest potential through personalized, play-based, and evidence-informed therapy. We’re looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting children and their families on their developmental journey.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Must possess knowledge of normal human growth and development over the lifespan.
• Must be skilled in planning/organization, follow up/control, delegation, problem solving, self-development orientation, organizational behaviors/competencies, and stress tolerance.
• 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)
• Clearances with renewal: Act 31, 33, 34, & 73

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year experience working as a Pediatric OT.
• Prefer previous pediatric experience including student fieldwork.

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.
• Communicates patient 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 patients and/or family members when applicable.
• Performs occupational therapy assessment, reassessment, and treatment for pediatric patients referred by a physician to the clinic.
• Develops a plan of care including goals and treatment plans 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.
• Rotates through selected treatment areas when necessary to facilitate organizational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree