OCCUPATIONAL THER 2 EX

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

7d•$64 - $86•Onsite

About The Position

This inpatient Staff Occupational Therapist position is primarily in acute care at Stanyan Hospital within the Rehabilitation Services department. The incumbent is expected to cover the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) at Stanyan as needed and float to other UCSF Health campuses as needed and when trained to do so. The Staff Occupational Therapist reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides direct and indirect patient care, primarily to adults and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Staff with pediatric competencies and clinical experience may also work with infants, children, and adolescents. Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals from licensed providers, the therapist plans and administers occupational therapy services for patients with physical and cognitive impairments and functional limitations. Services include evaluations using physical, cognitive, visual/perceptual, psychosocial, and developmental tests and measurements; establishing therapeutic goals; developing intervention programs; and implementing occupational therapy plans. The therapist manages patients with varying clinical acuity and complexity and may seek mentoring for unfamiliar clinical presentations or specialty areas. The position requires maintaining patient records, organized work habits, and effective time management. The therapist may supervise Occupational Therapy students, Occupational Therapy Doctoral Fellows, and Rehabilitation Aides. The role participates in professional and clinical development activities, completing at least 40 hours annually, and participates in or may lead compliance, quality, safety, and process-improvement initiatives.

Requirements

At least one year of general patient-care experience, including at least one year in a relevant multidisciplinary setting within the past five years.
At least 40 hours of professional development activities; at least 50% must consist of continuing education units (CEUs) or relevant academic coursework. Remaining hours may include mentoring, Grand Rounds, independent reading, or other relevant professional development.
Prior experience as a clinical preceptor and experience teaching a wide variety of audiences.
Demonstrated ability to consistently meet clinical caseload requirements for a staff-level therapist.
Ability to work a minimum of 32 hours per week across at least four days.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to recognize signs of distress.
Possession of, or demonstrated eligibility for, CPR certification.
Basic computer skills, including word processing and online communication.
Demonstrated ability to mentor professional behaviors, including interpersonal skills, time management, problem-solving, and self-initiation.
Ability and flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Possession of, or demonstrated eligibility for, licensure as an Occupational Therapist through the Occupational Therapy Board of California.

Nice To Haves

Prior professional clinical experience in an academic medical center environment.
Prior experience working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare provider team.
Ability to work full-time, five days per week.
Graduate degree or certificate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited professional educational program.
Five years of experience in a relevant specialty area across the rehabilitation continuum of care, including acute care, acute rehabilitation/SNF, and outpatient services.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients referred by licensed providers across a range of clinical complexity and acuity.
Select and administer evidence-based orthopedic, neurological, cognitive, visual, visual-perceptual-motor, psychosocial, activities of daily living (ADL), and developmental assessments.
Establish short- and long-term therapeutic goals in consultation with the referring provider and the patient’s caregiver or family.
Develop and adjust plans of care and therapeutic interventions based on evaluation findings, goals, patient progress, and performance.
Provide occupational therapy interventions within scope of practice and level of competence.
Delegate and supervise appropriate therapeutic interventions performed by support staff.
Complete discharge planning as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely patient-care records, including services, progress and discharge notes, charges, and third-party payer reports.
Communicate with patients, caregivers and families, department staff, managers, and clinical personnel; report patient progress at rounds, clinics, and team conferences as indicated.
Manage time and organize work effectively; complete routine departmental tasks and communicate work requirements and status to supervisors and managers.
Participate in or lead department and organizational compliance, quality, safety, and process-improvement activities.
Represent the department professionally and perform other patient-care or assigned duties.
Participate in or lead staff in-service education, staff and area-team meetings, orientation and training of new staff, and programs for hospital departments and the community.
After completing AOTA Fieldwork Educator Training, participate in clinical instruction of occupational therapy students; participate in educational activities for other health-care students.
Pursue ongoing clinical education and professional development, completing at least 40 hours annually.
May supervise Occupational Therapy students, Occupational Therapy Doctoral Fellows, and Rehabilitation Aides, and may mentor colleagues.