Outpatient Hand Therapist II - Per Diem

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to supervise entry to journey level staff in outpatient hand therapy at Highland General Hospital. The role involves developing techniques and equipment, coordinating treatment plans, and ensuring high-quality rehabilitation services across the facility.

The position emphasizes staff supervision, patient evaluation, and collaboration with physicians and other disciplines.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience as Occupational Therapist I with Alameda County Medical Center.
• Bachelor's Degree, certification or Master’s Degree from an approved school of occupational therapy; two years of full-time experience in physical disabilities or psycho-social dysfunction.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, orients, trains, and assists in evaluation of staff; delegates cases and maintains program responsibility.
• Reviews physician referrals for diagnoses, cautions, treatment and results.
• Interviews patients and administers tests/evaluations to assess physical/psycho-social dysfunction.
• Plans and executes treatment programs including therapeutic exercises, sensory re-education, and adaptive equipment fabrication.
• Attends rehabilitation conferences and discusses patient progress with physicians and other disciplines.
• Keeps records and prepares reports on treatment; coordinates with other services.
• Attends staff conferences and explains occupational therapy to others; coordinates programs.
• May lead outpatient groups of mentally disturbed patients to regain function.
• May act for the Assistant Chief Occupational Therapist in absence; handles administrative duties.
• Keeps informed of trends and developments in the field.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Alameda Health System is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to supervise entry to journey level staff in outpatient hand therapy at Highland General Hospital. The role involves developing techniques and equipment, coordinating treatment plans, and ensuring high-quality rehabilitation services across the facility.

The position emphasizes staff supervision, patient evaluation, and collaboration with physicians and other disciplines.