Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (Sign on bonus eligible) Full Time 84612BR Job Summary $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for candidates with Acute Care experience Join our team and receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus as part of your employment offer Moving from out of the area? We offer relocation reimbursement to support your transition. This is an inpatient position within Saint Francis/St Mary’s hospitals Rehabilitation Services department. The Staff Occupational Therapist (Occupational Therapist 2) reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The Staff Occupational Therapist works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The Staff Occupational Therapist with specific pediatric competencies and clinical experience may also work with infants, children and/or adolescents. Under general direction and upon receipt of licensed approved provider written referrals, the Staff Occupational Therapist plans and administers a full range of occupational therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and functional limitations. Services include patient evaluations using various physical, cognitive, visual/perceptual, psychosocial, and developmental 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 Staff Occupational Therapist demonstrates practice competence managing patients of varying clinical acuity and complexity. The Staff Occupational Therapist may seek mentoring for novel clinical presentations or areas of specialty practice for which the Staff Occupational Therapist is not experienced or certified. The Staff Occupational Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services, is organized in work habits, and demonstrates effective time management skills. While performing job duties, the Staff Occupational Therapist may also supervise Occupational Therapy Students, Occupational Therapy Doctoral Fellows, and Rehabilitation Aides. The Staff Occupational Therapist participates in regular professional and clinical development activities, completing 40 hours or more per year. As a member of the clinical care team, the Staff Occupational Therapist also participates in and may lead compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives in the department, local care setting, and organization. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $55.84 - $75.16 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required Qualifications MS or MA degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Minimum one year of licensed practice experience. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to recognize signs of distress. Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record. 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 Doctorate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Prior experience providing patient care in acute care hospital and acute rehab/IRF patient care setting. Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team 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 AHA BLS certification. About UCSF At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Organization Health Job Code and Payroll Title 007924 OCCUPATIONAL THER 2 EX Job Category Allied Health Bargaining Unit University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX) #J-18808-Ljbffr