UPMC Home Health is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist for Williamsport and the surrounding area. Are you an OT looking for a rewarding career that offers 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, dietitians, 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. AAdvance 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.

Responsibilities:

Standard Responsibilities:

Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. Attends compliance training and adheres 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 that 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 ongoing continuing education. Assigns and supervises the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Advises and consults with the family, inter- and 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 the same day. Provide occupational therapy services and participate 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 patients 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.