Occupational Therapist Per Diem, ARU/Acute/Burns (Sign on bonus eligible)

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants

Job summary

A leading health service provider seeks a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to provide care at their hospitals. Responsibilities include planning therapy services, conducting patient evaluations, and supervising personnel. Candidates must have a relevant degree, a minimum of one year of experience, and California licensure eligibility. This role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of licensed practice experience.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist by California.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer occupational therapy services for patients with physical and cognitive impairments.
• Conduct patient evaluations and establish therapeutic intervention goals.
• Supervise support personnel, including Rehabilitation Aides and Occupational Therapist students.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Self-initiation

Education

MS or MA degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Tools

Epic electronic medical record

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem - ARU/Acute/Burns at UCSF Health. This is an inpatient position within Saint Francis and St. Mary’s Hospitals Rehabilitation Services Department. The Per Diem Occupational Therapist reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The role primarily serves adult and geriatric patients from diverse backgrounds; pediatric competencies and clinical experience may allow work with infants, children and/or adolescents. Per Diem staff may supervise Rehabilitation Aides as well as Occupational Therapist students and clinical fellows. The compensation and benefits are as described in the posting, including a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified Per Diem Occupational Therapists with acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer a full range of occupational therapy services for patients with physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities, following written referrals from licensed, approved providers.
• Conduct patient evaluations using physical, cognitive and visual/perceptual tests and measurements; establish therapeutic intervention goals and develop intervention programs; implement therapy plans using occupational therapy techniques.
• Maintain all applicable patient records related to delivery of patient care services.
• Supervise support personnel, including Rehabilitation Aides and Occupational Therapist students or clinical fellows, as applicable.
• Participate in compliance, quality, safety and process improvement initiatives within the department and hospital.
• Meet the minimum work requirement of two weekend day shifts per month, and one major and one minor Winter UC Holiday (e.g., Thanksgiving/Day After, Dec 24/25, Dec 31/Jan 1).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MS or MA degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Minimum one year of licensed practice experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record.
• Good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience providing patient care in acute care hospital and acute rehab/IRF patient care settings.

License/Certification

• Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• AHA BLS certification or proven eligibility.

About UCSF

UCSF Health is committed to equity and a diverse community, with a focus on professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence. Equal Employment Opportunity statements apply in the posting. For more information on compensation and benefits, see UCSF and UC system resources linked in the posting.