Occupational Therapist

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist II will report to the Clinical Supervisor, Occupational Therapy, and provide direct and indirect patient care services. They will work with diverse patient populations, primarily adults and geriatrics, and may also treat pediatric and adolescent patients. The therapist will perform occupational therapy evaluations, establish therapeutic goals, develop intervention plans, and administer direct patient care. They will maintain patient records, supervise support staff, and participate in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement and clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and administer various tests to determine patient limitations.
• Establish short and long-term therapeutic intervention goals in consultation with referring practitioners.
• Develop and implement therapeutic intervention plans, making adjustments as needed.
• Administer direct patient care using a range of occupational therapy techniques.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to support staff and students.
• Complete discharge planning and maintain accurate patient care records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Participate in staff inservice education, orientation, and community programs.
• Contribute to departmental quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Represent the department professionally and participate in special projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience as a licensed therapist.
• Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of California.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress in patients.
• Possession of or eligibility for CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills for word processing and online communication.
• Good interpersonal, time management, problem-solving, and self-initiation skills.
• Flexibility to work at various UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Prior occupational therapy experience in an academic medical center is preferred.
• Experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team is an asset.
• Graduate degree or certificate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program is desirable.

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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 here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information


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