Occupational Therapist II, Inpatient Acute

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and lead rehabilitative programs, helping build daily living skills and independence for patients with disabilities. The role includes supervising staff and instructing students while adhering to privacy and safety regulations.

The position shifts are Days with Part Time schedule; 24 hours weekly. Requires OT licensure, BLS, and recent experience in occupational therapy. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate critical thinking and complex problem solving.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs.
• Supervise assistants and aides; serve as clinical instructor for students.
• Ensure compliance with privacy, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Complex problem solving

Independent work

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview:

Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• OT-Occupational Therapist
• OR OLP-Occupational Limited Permit
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
• Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
• Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
• Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
• Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

24

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $58.71 to $82.19 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.