Senior Occupational Therapist, Pediatrics

Kaiser Permanente; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive OT services under supervision. You will support patient recovery, collaborate with care teams, and contribute to clinical practices in a dynamic departmental setting.

The role emphasizes training, staff consultation, and involvement in performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist.
• Graduate of an accredited OT curriculum with a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree and NBCOT certification.
• California OT license required at hire; Basic Life Support; NPI at hire.
• Knowledge of federal/state/local requirements; capable in Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides OT services under supervision of Director/Assistant Director/Clinical Supervisor.
• Assists in in-services, orientation, and staff training.
• Provides consultation to staff and may mentor other therapists.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and participates in IP projects.
• Contributes to development of new clinical practice models for care delivery.
• Monitors work of contract therapists and treatment across Kaiser facilities.

Skills

2+ years occupational therapy

Education

OT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctoral) with NBCOT

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides occupational therapy services for patients under the direction and supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, and or Clinical Supervisor or designee.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assumes the responsibility as outlined in the Occupational Therapists 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 act as a mentor for staff.
• May provide input into the clinical competency of staff.
• Identifies process Improvement opportunities.
• May assist in the development and implementation of new clinical practice models for the delivery of care.
• Participates in performance improvement projects or other committees as requested by management.
• May be involved in the clinical competency of COTAs and Rehab Aides.
• May monitor the work of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilities.
• Performs other duties as required within scope of practice.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist required.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree with certification in occupational therapy or foreign trained equivalent

License, Certification, Registration

• Occupational Therapist License (California) required at hire
• Basic Life Support
• National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A