About this role
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 role which requires one weekend shift each month as well as one holiday shift each year.
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
- 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 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
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$45.55 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Occupational Therapist (OT) — Altoona, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Occupational Therapist (OT) at Pepper Health, Altoona. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply. Start with just your email.
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# Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Location: Altoona, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Casual
- Category: Allied Health
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Centers for Rehab Services
- Pay: $45.55 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-11-20T15:30:54.887Z
## Description
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 role which requires one weekend shift each month as well as one holiday shift each year.
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Casual
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Altoona, PA
A close-knit central-PA community in the Allegheny foothills, home to our Altoona hospital and a growing surgical program — where nurses know their patients by name and the mountains are twenty minutes away.
- Pepper Health Altoona
- Altoona Surgical Pavilion
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Assistant / Aide
Licensed Clinician
Senior Clinician — specialty
Lead / Clinic Coordinator
Rehab Services Manager
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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