Occupational Therapist

Per Diem Occupational TherapistJoin a collaborative rehabilitation team where you can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives every day. As a Per Diem Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate and develop individualized treatment plans that empower patients to build, restore, and maximize their independence in daily living, homemaking, vocational, and functional activities. Working with patients across a variety of diagnoses and care settings, you'll help them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.In this role, you'll build strong relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams through compassionate care, clinical expertise, and effective communication. You'll have the opportunity to apply evidence-based interventions, monitor patient progress, and adjust treatment strategies to support optimal outcomes.In addition to providing exceptional patient care, you'll serve as a valued mentor by offering clinical guidance to rehabilitation assistants and aides and helping shape the next generation of therapists through student education and clinical instruction opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for an occupational therapist who enjoys flexibility, variety, and the chance to make a lasting difference while working within a supportive, patient-centered healthcare environment. Leveraging best practices and maintaining compliance with all regulatory and safety standards, you'll play an essential role in helping patients regain confidence, function, and independence.Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.EDUCATION: Other: Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: OT-Occupational Therapist OR OLP-Occupational Limited Permit BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS: Department: Home Health - DL-Valid Drivers License Department: Home Health - INS-Auto InsuranceTYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years of recent relevant experience.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Critical thinking, complex problem solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently. Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements. Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements. Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies. Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities. Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills. Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.Job Shift: DaysSchedule: Per Diem/CasualShift Hours: 8Days of the Week: VariableWeekend Requirements: One Weekend Shift a monthSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $61.91 to $86.67 / hourThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program.