The Per Diem Occupational Therapist reports to the Clinical Supervisor, Occupational Therapy and provides both direct and indirect patient care services.
The Per Diem O.T. works primarily with pediatric and adolescent patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although adult and geriatric patients may also be treated. The Per Diem O.T. with specific pediatric competencies may also work with infants, children and/or adolescents.
Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals, the Per Diem O.T. plans and administers a full range of occupational therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include patient evaluations using various physical, cognitive and visual/perceptual tests and measurements, establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing occupational therapy techniques. The Per Diem Occupational Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the Per Diem O.T. may also supervise support personnel including Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides.
Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.
The Department of Rehabilitative Services at UCSF Health provides Occupational, Physical, Speech, and Dysphagia Therapy for patients across UCSF Medical centers, including adult inpatients at UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Mount Zion; infant and pediatric inpatients at Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco; pediatric outpatients at Parnassus Heights; and adult outpatients at Physical Therapy Faculty Practice clinics.
The Pediatric Rehabilitation Services team provides a full complement of rehabilitation services to infant and pediatric patients, working with a multidisciplinary care team to improve the function and cognition of patients in various levels of acute care, in inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient.
Required Qualifications
Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of California.
Minimum of one year of patient care experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to recognize signs of distress.
Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.
Basic computer skills in word processing and on line communication.
Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior occupational therapy experience in an academic medical center environment.
Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.
Possession of a degree or certificate in Occupational Therapy from an approved school.
License/Certification
Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of California.
Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.
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