Occupational Therapist II (Part Time, Days) - Hand Therapy

NorthBay Health; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Professional development

Shift differentials

Market-based compensation review

Job summary

NorthBay Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist II, Hand Therapy, to provide independent outpatient services with advanced clinical reasoning. The role includes supervising OTAs, contributing to program development, and maintaining high-quality patient care aligned with regulatory standards.

You will perform initial evaluations, update plans with physicians, and educate patients and families on therapy and safe use of devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current California OT license and NBCOT certification.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience; outpatient experience preferred.
• Advanced competency in OT evaluation and intervention across physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient OT services during assigned shifts, with possible weekend/holiday coverage.
• Perform initial evaluations, reevaluations, and update treatment plans with physician collaboration.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to diagnosis, age, and learning needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR per standards.
• Educate patients and caregivers on procedures, home programs, and safety.

Skills

Outpatient OT

Program development

Supervision

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor of OT (OT degree)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

At NorthBay Health, the Occupational Therapist II, Hand Therapy functions as an independent clinician providing comprehensive occupational therapy services in the outpatient setting with advanced clinical reasoning. The Occupational Therapist II supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA), contributes to program development, and ensures high-quality patient care consistent with departmental and regulatory standards.

Primary Job Duties

• Provides outpatient occupational therapy services during assigned shifts including occasional weekend or holiday coverage as required.
• Performs initial evaluations, periodic reevaluations, and updates treatment plans and goals in collaboration with physicians as appropriate.
• Delivers evidence-based interventions tailored to the patients diagnosis, learning needs, and age.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
• Educates patients and caregivers on therapy procedures, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and safe use of assistive or adaptive equipment.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, families, and third party payers regarding patient status and treatment progression.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to Occupational Therapist I staff, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and students.
• Contributes to program development, quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, in services, and professional development activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of patient care and clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensure and Certifications: Current California license in Occupational Therapy is required. NBCOT certification is required. Current AHA or equivalent Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of professional experience required. Prior outpatient experience strongly preferred.
• Skills: Advanced competency in Occupational Therapy evaluation and intervention techniques across physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. Ability to manage a full outpatient caseload with clinical independence.
• Standards of Performance: Demonstrates reliability and professionalism by adhering to departmental policies, procedures, and established attendance and punctuality standards.
• Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach frequently, and to perform moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling of patients and equipment typical of an outpatient therapy environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Hours of Work: Assigned shift during outpatient department operating hours. Participation in occasional weekend or holiday coverage may be required.

About Us

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.