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Occupational Therapist - AHN Rehab - West Penn

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

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Allegheny Health Network Job Description: GENERAL OVERVIEW: Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits which impact their abilities to successfully perform independent living skills; coordinates work performed by support personnel; effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, families and members of the healthcare team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition and establishes goals and plan of care, which are appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.

Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard, and possibly specialized, occupational therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient. Completes documentation to comply with department, hospital, and regulatory standards.

Participates in departmental initiatives for operational improvement including committees and educational offerings. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist or eligible CPR certification Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Preferred Master’s Degree Current driver's license may be required National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title.

It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.

In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

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Key Responsibilities

The role involves evaluating and treating patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, or psychosocial deficits impacting independent living skills, and coordinating the work of support personnel. Essential duties include performing initial and ongoing patient assessments, establishing appropriate plans of care, and executing therapy interventions using standard and specialized occupational therapy techniques.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications require a Bachelor’s Degree and current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist, along with mandatory background clearances including Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting. A Master’s Degree and a current driver's license are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningCollaborationCommunicationPatient CareCognitive AssessmentPsychosocial Assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 33 employers

17
<$115k
6
$115k-140k
11
$140k-165k
5
$165k-190k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

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$75-$90/hr
#3

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$64.05-$86.19/hr
#4

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+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.