Occupational Therapist (Sign on bonus eligible)

Occupational Therapist (Sign on bonus eligible)

SMH Rehab Services

Full Time

86191BR

Job Summary

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for candidates with Acute Care experience!

Join our team and receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus as part of your employment offer!

Moving from out of the area? We offer relocation reimbursement to support your transition.

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

The Entry Level Occupational Therapist (Occupational Therapist 1) reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The Entry Level Occupational Therapist works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The Entry Level 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 licensed approved provider written referrals, the Entry Level Occupational Therapist plans and administers a full range of occupational therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and functional limitations. Services include patient evaluations using various physical, cognitive, visual / perceptual, psychosocial, and developmental 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 Entry Level Occupational Therapist demonstrates practice competence patients with more straightforward clinical presentations. The Entry Level Occupational Therapist may require mentoring or supervision when working in high acuity care settings (eg ICU) and / or with patients with more complex clinical presentations.

The Entry Level Occupational Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the Entry Level Occupational Therapist may also supervise support personnel including Rehabilitation Aides. The Entry Level Occupational Therapist seeks out opportunities for ongoing clinical education and professional development. As a member of the clinical care team, the Entry Level Occupational Therapist also participates in compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives in the department, local care setting, and organization.

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

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $53.20 - $71.79 (Hourly Rate).

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Required Qualifications

• MS or MA degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Less than one year of licensed clinical practice experience.
• Minimum one full-time fieldwork education experience in acute care hospital or acute rehabilitation setting.
• 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

License / Certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

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.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

007925 OCCUPATIONAL THER 1 EX

Job Category

Allied Health, Rehabilitation Services

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

St. Mary's

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours