Occupational Therapist Jobs

About The Position

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, 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.
• Automotive Insurance
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Driver's License
• Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Act 33
• Act 34
• OAPSA

Responsibilities

• Attend compliance training and adhere to the organization's standards of conduct, policies, and procedures.
• Focus on customer service and continually strive to perform duties in a manner that results in optimal patient satisfaction.
• Identify, develop, and participate in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency to enhance the quality of services.
• 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.
• 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.