Performs by system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. Attend compliance training and adhere 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. Per... more details
UPMC Home Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist to join its team!
This is a full-time position Monday through Friday 8 4:30. Weekend and Holiday rotations are required.
This position will support Glenshaw, Allison Park and McKnight areas!
Responsibilities:
Performs by system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.
Attend compliance training and adhere 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 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; orTwo (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.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Occupational Therapist
National 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
Driver's License
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34
OAPSA
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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