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•Make a Lasting Impact in Pediatric Therapy

•Our UPMC Children's Satellite location in Erie, PA is seeking a compassionate and creative Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a meaningful opportunity to help children reach their fullest potential through personalized, play-based, and evidence-informed therapy. We're looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting children and their families on their developmental journey. This is an exciting opportunity ro help grow a new satellite location, collaborate with physicians and be part of a large academic medical center with a large therapuy department! UPMC offers a robust career ladder - Title and Rate of Pay will be based on Education and Experience. Starting rate of pay for an Occupational Therapist is 32.46/hour. Maintains written documentation for all occupational therapy services rendered, including documentation of initial assessment, follow-up visits, and discharge summary consistent with department standards. Communicates patient status to the referring physician and other health care team members. Completes necessary charge and statistical information to accurately reflect the service rendered to the patient. Schedules patients to achieve and maintain a level of productivity which meets or exceeds the standard established for the facility by the organization while ensuring delivery of quality patient care. Provides verbal and/or written home instructions to patients and/or family members when applicable. Performs occupational therapy assessment, reassessment, and treatment for pediatric patients referred by a physician to the clinic. Develops a plan of care including goals and treatment plans 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. Rotates through selected treatment areas when necessary to facilitate organizational needs.