Occupational Therapist Per Diem, Aru/Acute/Burns (Sign On Bonus Eligible)

Job Summary

We're excited to offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified Per Diem Occupational Therapists with acute care experience joining our inpatient team at Saint Francis and St. Mary's Hospitals within the Rehabilitation Services Department.

This is an inpatient position within Saint Francis/St Mary's hospitals Rehabilitation Services department.

The Per Diem Occupational Therapist reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both direct and indirect

patient care services. The Per Diem Occupational Therapist works primarily with adult and geriatric patients

from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The Per Diem 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 written referrals from licensed, approved providers, the Per Diem

Occupational Therapist plans and administers a full range of occupational therapy services for patients with a

variety of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include patient evaluations using

various physical, cognitive and visual/perceptual 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 Per Diem Occupational Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of

patient care services. While performing job duties, the Per Diem Occupational Therapist may also supervise

support personnel including Rehabilitation Aides as well as Occupational Therapist students and clinical

fellows. As a member of the clinical care team, the Per Diem Occupational Therapist also participates in

compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives in the department and the hospital.

The Per Diem Therapist minimum work requirement is two (2) weekend day shifts per month, and one (1)

major and one (1) minor Winter UC Holiday (i.e., Thanksgiving/Day After, Dec24/25, Dec 31/Jan 1).

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

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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

• Prior experience providing patient care in acute care hospital and acute rehab/IRF patient care setting.