UPMC·Altoona, Pennsylvania
The Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy services, including evaluation, planning, and treatment, to assist patients from birth to geriatrics in achieving maximum functional independence within their homes. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate documentation, supervising the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, and consulting with the interdisciplinary team and family members.
UPMC Home Health is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist for Bedford County area.
Are you an OT looking for a rewarding career where you can provide direct, one-on-one patient care?
UPMC Home Healthcare is hiring caring, skilled, and compassionate rehabilitation therapists to join our team!
You’ll work in a home setting with a diverse patient population throughout these surrounding communities.
Working outside of a medical facility, you’ll have an opportunity to get to know patients as you guide their care in the comfort of their homes.
You’ll collaborate with our team of specialized nurses, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, dieticians, aides, and trained administrative staff to provide personalized patient care in a home setting.
Why Choose UPMC Home Healthcare Join a nationally recognized leader in healthcare innovation and excellence.
As part of UPMC – a world-class academic medical center and integrated health system – you’ll be empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your career. · Deliver compassionate, one-on-one care in the comfort of patients’ homes, fostering deeper connections and personalized treatment. · Be part of a mission-driven team backed by UPMC’s renowned hospitals, research, and health plan – offering a unique continuum of care.
Ad Advance your career through ongoing professional development opportunities. · 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.
Final title and pay will be determined by education, experience, and certifications.
Standard Responsibilities Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. Attend compliance training and adhere to the organization 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 which 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 on-going continuing education. Assigns and supervises the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Advises and consults with the family, inter-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 same day. Provide occupational therapy services and participates 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 patient 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.
Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation ofthe American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; orIs 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 proficiencyexamination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service, except that such determinations of proficiency donot apply with respect to persons initially licensed by a State or seeking initial qualification as an occupational therapist after December31, 1977 required.One (1) year of Occupational Therapy experience to practice without supervision or less than one (1) year if practicing undersupervision, i.e., ALF/PCH, required.
Basic Life Support OR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation EditOccupational TherapistEffective Date 03/30/2010 Effective Sequence 0National Board Certification in Occupational therapy preferred.Member of American Occupational therapy association is preferred.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Automotive Insurance Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Driver's License Occupational Therapist (OT) Act 33 Act 34 OAPSA
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum or eligible for the National Registration Examination, potentially requiring two years of experience or passing a proficiency exam if licensed after December 31, 1977. A minimum of one year of Occupational Therapy experience is required to practice without supervision, along with required CPR/BLS certification, a Driver's License, and necessary clearances (Act 33, Act 34, OAPSA).
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