Job Description

Job Description

Provides occupational therapy assessment and treatment using advanced clinical skills in a specialty area of occupational therapy for patients referred to non-contracted and contracted facilities of the Rehabilitation Institute. Serves as a clinical resource for other staff members. May have an individual agreement with an academic institution for instructional services. Participates in research conducted within the Rehabilitation Institute. 

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• Maintains written documentation for all occupational therapy services.
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• Communicates patient’s status to the healthcare team.
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• Completes necessary charge and statistical information.
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• Schedules patients to meet productivity standards while ensuring quality care.
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• Provides home instructions to patients and families.
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• Supervises students in clinical education programs.
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• Maintains professional license through continuing education.
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• Performs and supervises occupational therapy assessments and treatments.
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• Rotates through treatment areas as needed.
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• Actively participates in staff meetings and in-service education programs.
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• Graduate of an accredited program approved by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
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• Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Active license in practicing state required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

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• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
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• Occupational Therapist (OT)
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• Act 34
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• OAPSA
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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