Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistJoin our rehabilitation team as an Occupational Therapist and make a meaningful impact on patients across the continuum of care. In this role, you will evaluate and treat patients using advanced clinical skills while collaborating with physicians and other members of the care team to support safe, effective, and individualized outcomes.Schedule: Full-time, day shift, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with rotating weekend and holiday coverage.Acute care experience is preferred.The Occupational Therapist also serves as a clinical resource for other team members and may participate in student education, professional development, and research activities within the Rehabilitation Institute.ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, reassessments, and treatments for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.Develop individualized plans of care, including appropriate goals and treatment strategies based on physician referral, clinical findings, and patient needs.Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans based on their response to therapy or changes in clinical status.Collaborate with Occupational Therapy Assistants to coordinate treatment and modify patient programs as appropriate.Maintain timely and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental standards.Review and co-sign Occupational Therapy Assistant documentation as required.Communicate patient progress and changes in status with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.Provide patients and families with clear verbal and written education, including home instructions when appropriate.Complete required charge and statistical documentation accurately and efficiently.Manage patient scheduling and workload to support productivity expectations while maintaining high-quality patient care.Serve as a clinical resource and support the professional development of other team members.Participate in clinical education by supervising occupational therapy students and interns as requested.Maintain required professional licensure and registration through continuing education and ongoing professional development.Participate in staff meetings, in-service education programs, and applicable research or educational activities.Rotate through designated treatment areas as needed to support patient care and departmental operations.QualificationsGraduate of an occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).Ability to evaluate medical information and apply clinical judgment to patient assessment and treatment.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.Licensure, Certifications & ClearancesActive Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of practice.National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required within 30 days of hire. Certification must meet AHA standards and include both didactic instruction and a skills demonstration.Act 33 Clearance with renewal.Act 34 Clearance with renewal.Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran