Occupational Therapist II, Outpatient (Per Diem, Days)

Job Description

At NorthBay Health, the Occupational Therapist II functions as an independent clinician, providing comprehensive occupational therapy services in the outpatient setting with advanced reasoning. The Occupational Therapist II can be the resource to entry level staff, provies clinical oversight Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA), contributes to program development, and ensures high-quality patient care consistent with departmental and regulatory standards.

Primary Job Duties

1. Provides outpatient occupational therapy services during assigned shifts, including occasional weekend or holiday coverage as required.
2. Performs initial evaluations, periodic re-evaluations, and update treatment plans/goals in collaboration with physicians as appropriate.
3. Delivers evidence-based interventions tailored to the patient's diagnosis, learning needs, and age.
4. Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
5. Educates patients and caregivers on therapy procedures, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and safe use of assistive or adaptive equipment.
6. Communicates effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, families, and third-party payers regarding patient status and treatment progression.
7. Provides guidance and mentorship to Occupational Therapist I staff, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and students.
8. Contributes to program development, quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, in-services, and professional development activities.
9. Performs other duties as assigned in support of patient care and clinic operations.

Qualifications

1. Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
2. Licensure/Certifications: Current California license in Occupational Therapy is required; NBCOT certification is required; Current AHA or equivalent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
3. Experience: Minimum of one year of professional experience required. Prior outpatient experience strongly preferred.
4. Skills: Advanced competency in Occupational Therapy evaluation and intervention techniques across physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. Ability to manage a full outpatient caseload with clinical independence.
5. Standards of Performance : Demonstrates reliability and professionalism by adhering to departmental policies, procedures, and established attendance/punctuality standards.
6. Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach frequently, and to perform moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling of patients and equipment typical of an outpatient therapy environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
7. Hours of Work: Assigned shift during outpatient department operating hours; participation in occasional weekend or holiday coverage may be required.

About Us

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health's True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1-5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

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