The Occupational Therapist per diem, reports to the Clinical Supervisor/Manager and provides both direct and indirect patient care services, in-person and through telehealth. The per diem OT works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric and adolescent patients may also be treated.
Under general direction and within a specific therapy discipline, the per diem OT plans and administers a full range of OT services for patients with various physical and cognitive impairments, including patient evaluations, therapeutic interventions, therapeutic intervention planning or intervention requiring discipline specific skills. The per diem OT maintains all applicable documentation related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the per diem OT may also supervise support personnel as allowed by discipline specific State Practice Acts including Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides, as well as OT and COTA students.
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.
Minimum of 1 year of general 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 licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of California.
Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.
Basic computer skills in word processing and online communication.
Possession of effective interpersonal, time-management, and problem-solving 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.
AHA BLS CPR certification
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