Occupational Therapist, (Lock Haven and Surrounding areas)

UPMC • Williamsport, PA

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

UPMC Home Health is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist for Williamsport and the surrounding area. This role offers a rewarding career with direct, one-on-one patient care in a home setting. You will work with a diverse patient population, getting to know patients as you guide their care in the comfort of their homes. You'll collaborate with a team of specialized nurses, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, dietitians, aides, and administrative staff to provide personalized patient care. UPMC Home Healthcare is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare innovation and excellence, part of UPMC – a world-class academic medical center and integrated health system. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while advancing your career through ongoing professional development, comprehensive benefits, and mileage reimbursement.

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, 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.
• 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 (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Automotive Insurance
• Driver's License
• Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Act 33
• Act 34
• OAPSA

Nice To Haves

• National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attends compliance training and adheres to the organization's 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 that 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 ongoing continuing education.
• Assigns and supervises the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Advises and consults with the family, inter- and 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. 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.
• 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

• Comprehensive benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being – including tuition reimbursement and retirement savings plans.
• Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate to support your travel needs.

What This Job Offers

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