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UPMC lists this Occupational Therapist opportunity in cumberland, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist!
nThis is a dayshift position that will include rotating weekends and holidays. The Occupational Therapist will provide support to clients in acute care and inpatient rehab settings.
nThe Occupational Therapist 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 Centers for Rehab Services. 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 Centers for Rehab Services.
nResponsibilities:
nnnMaintains written documentation for all occupational therapy services rendered including documentation of initial assessment, follow-up visits, and discharge summary consistent with department standards. Co-signs occupational therapy assistant documentation biweekly.
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nnCommunicates patient's status to the referring physician and other health care team members.
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nnCompletes necessary charge and statistical information to accurately reflect the service rendered to the patient.
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nnSchedules patients to achieve and maintain a level of productivity that meets or exceeds the standard established for the facility by the organization while ensuring delivery of quality patient care.
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nnProvides verbal and/or written home instructions to patient and/or family members when applicable.
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nnParticipates in the organization's clinical education program by providing clinical supervision of students completing internships from various universities as requested.
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nnMaintains professional license/registration through steady pursuit and participation in appropriate continuing education and professional development opportunities to satisfy requirements for licensure/registration renewal.
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nnPerforms occupational therapy assessment, reassessment, and treatment and supervises occupational therapy assistants in the treatment of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients referred by a physician to the clinic. Develops plan of care including goals and treatment plan in accordance with physician referral, nature of injury/illness and results of occupational therapy assessment. Modifies or adjusts plan of care based on patient's response to treatment and/or changes in patient's status. Works with occupational therapy assistants to adjust patient programs as patient status changes.
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nnRotates through selected treatment areas when necessary to facilitate organizational needs.
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nnAttends and actively participates in staff meetings and in-service education programs.
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nnGraduate of an accredited program approved by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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nnActive license in practicing state required.
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nnCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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nnNational Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
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nnOccupational Therapist (OT)
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n nUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Worksite address
cumberland, MD, 21504, US
Who can apply
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