Senior Occupational Therapist - Clinical Leader & Mentor

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, CA seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services under supervision and contribute to clinical initiatives. The role includes delivering department in-services, mentoring staff, and assisting in orientation and training while maintaining high standards of care.

The position emphasizes collaboration with management and participation in performance improvement activities, with responsibilities spanning program development and staff support.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist.
• Graduate of an accredited OT curriculum with a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree with certification in occupational therapy or foreign trained equivalent
• California OT license required at hire; BLS; NPI required at hire

Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibility as outlined in the Occupational Therapist job summary and responsibilities.
• Provides department in-service as requested by management (e.g., journal club presentation, and/or regular in-service presentation).
• Serves as a clinical instructor as requested by management.
• Assists in orientation and training of employees as needed.
• Provides consultation to staff.
• May mentor staff.
• May provide input into staff clinical competency.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities.
• Contributes to new clinical practice models for care delivery.
• Participates in performance improvement projects or committees as requested by management.
• May monitor contract therapists and patient treatment in Kaiser and non‑Kaiser facilities.
• Performs other duties within scope of practice.

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

California OT License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, CA seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services under supervision and contribute to clinical initiatives. The role includes delivering department in-services, mentoring staff, and assisting in orientation and training while maintaining high standards of care.

The position emphasizes collaboration with management and participation in performance improvement activities, with responsibilities spanning program development and staff support.