Occupational Therapist - Inpatient

Help Patients Reclaim Independence

Position: Occupational Therapist

Location: UPMC Williamsport

Schedule: Full-time | 7:00 AM 3:30 PM Includes every 4th weekend and 23 holidays per year

Are you passionate about helping people regain their independence and improve their quality of life? UPMC Williamsport is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll work with patients across the lifespan, using advanced clinical skills to assess, treat, and support recovery in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

What You'll Do:

• Provide personalized occupational therapy assessments and treatments for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Develop and adjust care plans based on patient progress and clinical judgment.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and collaborate with the broader care team.
• Document all services accurately and thoroughly, including assessments, follow-ups, and discharge summaries.
• Educate patients and families with clear home care instructions.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service education, and student supervision.
• Maintain licensure through ongoing professional development.
• Support research and academic partnerships within the Rehabilitation Institute.

Why Join UPMC?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team focused on patient-centered care.
• Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities to rotate through different treatment areas.
• Contribute to clinical education and innovation in rehabilitation.
• Make a real impact in the lives of patients and families in your community.

If you're a licensed Occupational Therapist looking for a meaningful role in a respected healthcare system, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help patients rediscover their independenceone step at a time.

Education & Certification:

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active state license required.
• CPR certification (AHA-compliant) within 30 days of hire.
• Must hold or be eligible for:
  • NBCOT certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR
  • Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI Clearances (with renewal)

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of human development across the lifespan.
• Ability to interpret medical records and apply clinical reasoning.
• Skilled in organization, delegation, problem-solving, and strategic thinking.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to identify referral growth opportunities and contribute to team goals.
• Comfortable working with both abstract and concrete clinical variables.

Professionalism:

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Active involvement in professional healthcare organizations.
• Must complete all required system, facility, and department-specific orientations.
• May work in areas where medications are stored (no direct contact permitted).
• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran