Occupational Therapist / Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist / Part-time – Mountain View, CA

Location: Mountain View, CA
Employment Type: Part-time (20 hours/week)
Rate: $56.84 – $59.52/hour

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team at a community-based nonprofit facility located in Mountain View, California. This role focuses on providing person-centered care to participants in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive hourly rate of $56.84–$59.52
• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for: health insurance, dental plan, vision plan, FSA plan, 403(b) retirement plan, vacation/holiday/sick leave, Employee Assistance Program, Long-Term Disability Income Protection, Group Term Life and AD&D insurance, and more.
• Part-time position (20 hours/week), on-site during hours of operation.
• Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (with some flexibility to work 3 or 4 days/week).
• Valuable experience in a collaborative, supportive community-based nonprofit facility; open to new graduates.
• Mission-driven work improving patient outcomes and enhancing quality of life for participants through occupational therapy services.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current California state license as a Registered Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Valid California driver's license, a clean driving record, appropriate insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
• Open to new graduates.
• Proficient in conducting in-home evaluations, activities of daily living (ADL) assessments, home safety evaluations, and using universal precautions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, compassion, patience, ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, and strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to perform tasks with physical demands (lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, reposition, etc.) and safely move upwards of 35 pounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments and develop person-centered care plans for incoming and active participants.
• Serve as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team and assist with carrying out the team's plan of care.
• Provide Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care to participants as needed, including grooming, dressing, hygiene, and body mechanics training.
• Train staff on proper ADL techniques and body mechanics
• Conduct in-home evaluations, as appropriate, for home safety considerations and recommendations.
• Demonstrate safe practices by using proper body mechanics, adhering to universal precautions, and maintaining environmental safety.
• Contribute to a welcoming environment, assisting participants as needed.
• Supervise participants throughout the Center to ensure their safety, proper care, and comfort.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.