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Job Name
Occupational Therapist, Per Diem
Department
7770000 - Rehab Services SMH
Position type
Per Diem
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
1214

Description & Requirements

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist per diem, reports to the Clinical Supervisor/Manager and provides both direct and indirect patient care services, in-person and through telehealth. The per diem OT works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric and adolescent patients may also be treated. Under general direction and within a specific therapy discipline, the per diem OT plans and administers a full range of OT services for patients with various physical and cognitive impairments, including patient evaluations, therapeutic interventions, therapeutic intervention planning or intervention requiring discipline specific skills. The per diem OT maintains all applicable documentation related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the per diem OT may also supervise support personnel as allowed by discipline specific State Practice Acts including Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides, as well as OT and COTA students. 

Qualifications
REQUIRED - Minimum of 1 year of general patient care experience. - Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. - Ability to recognize signs of distress. - Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification. - Basic computer skills in word processing and online communication. - Possession of effective interpersonal, time-management, and problem-solving skills. - This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. PREFERRED - Prior professional clinical experience in an academic medical center environment. - Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team. - Possession of a graduate degree or certificate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited professional educational program. - Experience with OP OT services, including telehealth. POPULATIONS SERVED Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient’s age. When the therapist is primarily working with patients of age groups other than adult and/or geriatric, additional age-specific performance criteria for neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations are delineated under the pediatric clinical services mentoring program.
License / Certification
Basic Life Support, Licensed Occupational Therapis
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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
EEO Statement
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.

Additional Details

Job Code
OCCUPATIONAL THER 1 PD (009491)
Assignment Category
Per Diem
IAP Level
Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800)
Job Family
Rehabilitation
Campus 1
St. Mary
Percentage (%)
20
Shift Length
8 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
HX
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