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UPMC Susquehanna - Soldiers and Sailors has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (Home Health) to provide services to our patients in Tioga and the surrounding communities. Apply today to learn more about this great employment opportunity!

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Driver's license and automobile insurance required

Provide age sensitive professional occupational therapy services in the home and community setting, including assessment, intervention, treatment and instruction to individuals of all ages to maximize functional abilities and ensure optimal care.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains and completes all required documentation, orders, Point of Care or written, promptly and accurately within Agency and regulatory standards. Data syncs (transmits) information same day, if applicable.
• Advises and consults with the family, inter-intradisciplinary team members, physicians and other professionals, as appropriate, to ensure optimal patient care.
• Assigns and supervises the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, if applicable.
• Identifies develops and participates in process improvement opportunities within the Agency's Home Health or Early Intervention programs that will enhance the quality of services we provide.

Qualifications

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or

Is 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 proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service, except that such determinations of proficiency do not apply with respect to persons initially licensed by a State or seeking initial qualification as a occupational therapist after December 31, 1977 required.

One (1) year of Occupational Therapy experience to practice without supervision or less than one (1) year if practicing under supervision, i.e., ALF/PCH, required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
National Board Certification in Occupational therapy preferred.

Member of American Occupational Therapy association preferred.

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

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