Occupational Therapist

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist II to provide direct and indirect patient care for adults, geriatrics, and potentially pediatric patients. You will perform evaluations, set goals, develop plans, and supervise staff while contributing to performance improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes teamwork within an interdisciplinary health provider setting, with opportunities for clinical education and ongoing professional development at multiple UCSF Medical Center locations in the

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience as a licensed therapist.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in California.
• English communication skills required (oral and written).
• Ability to recognize signs of distress in patients.
• CPR certification or eligibility required.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, problem-solving and self-initiation skills.
• Flexibility to work at multiple UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Preferred: experience in an academic medical center and with interdisciplinary teams.
• Desirable: graduate degree or certificate in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and establish therapeutic goals.
• Develop intervention plans and administer direct patient care.
• Maintain patient records and supervise support staff.
• Participate in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement and clinical education.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Self-initiation

Flexibility

Distress recognition

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist II will report to the Clinical Supervisor, Occupational Therapy, and provide direct and indirect patient care services. They will work with diverse patient populations, primarily adults and geriatrics, and may also treat pediatric and adolescent patients. The therapist will perform occupational therapy evaluations, establish therapeutic goals, develop intervention plans, and administer direct patient care. They will maintain patient records, supervise support staff, and participate in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement and clinical education.

The Occupational Therapist II will report to the Clinical Supervisor, Occupational Therapy, and provide direct and indirect patient care services. They will work with diverse patient populations, primarily adults and geriatrics, and may also treat pediatric and adolescent patients. The therapist will perform occupational therapy evaluations, establish therapeutic goals, develop intervention plans, and administer direct patient care. They will maintain patient records, supervise support staff, and participate in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement and clinical education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience as a licensed therapist.
• Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of California.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress in patients.
• Possession of or eligibility for CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills for word processing and online communication.
• Good interpersonal, time management, problem-solving, and self-initiation skills.
• Flexibility to work at various UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Prior occupational therapy experience in an academic medical center is preferred.
• Experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team is an asset.
• Graduate degree or certificate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program is desirable.

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate‑level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10‑campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html