Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pittsburgh, PA
Listed compensation
$45.55/hr
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- Job ID: 8517171998
- Status: Casual
- Regular/Temporary: Limited
- Shift: Day Job
- Work Arrangement: On-siteWork Arrangement information
- Facility: UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
- Department: Mercy Rehab OT
- Location: 1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA
- Union Position: No
- Salary Range: $ 45.55-45.55 USD
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Provides occupational therapy assessment and treatment using advanced clinical skills in a specialty area of occupational therapy for patients referred to non-contracted and contracted facilities of the Rehabilitation Institute. Serves as a clinical resource for other staff members. May have an individual agreement with an academic institution for instructional services. Participates in research conducted within the Rehabilitation Institute.
This is a casual position that will require two weekend shifts each month.
Responsibilities
Maintain documentation for all occupational therapy services, including assessments, follow-ups, and discharge summaries.
- Co-sign occupational therapy assistant documentation biweekly.
- Communicate patient’s status to referring physicians and healthcare team members.
- Complete charge and statistical information to reflect services rendered.
- Schedule patients to meet productivity standards while ensuring quality care.
- Provide verbal/written home instructions to patients and/or family members.
- Supervise clinical education programs for students from various universities.
- Maintain professional license through continuing education and professional development.
- Perform and supervise occupational therapy assessments, treatments, and plan adjustments.
- Participate in staff meetings and in-service education programs
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited program approved by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.
Acute care and/or inpatient rehab experience, preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
Active license in practicing state required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Occupational Therapist (OT) Act 34 OAPSA UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 8,992 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $103k (middle half $83k–$104k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 298 active | 9,186 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment346 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,221 in the last 30 days | 1,726 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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