Occupational Ther 2 Ex

University of California, San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This inpatient Staff Occupational Therapist position is primarily based 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 to float to other UCSF Health campuses as needed and when trained to do so. The position 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 specific 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 Occupational Therapist plans and administers occupational therapy services for patients with physical and cognitive impairments and functional limitations. Services include assessments of physical, cognitive, visual/perceptual, psychosocial, and developmental abilities; establishing intervention goals and programs; and implementing treatment plans using occupational therapy techniques. The therapist manages patients across varied levels of clinical acuity and complexity and may seek mentoring for unfamiliar clinical presentations or specialty areas. The role includes maintaining patient records, managing time and work effectively, and potentially supervising Occupational Therapy students, Occupational Therapy Doctoral Fellows, and Rehabilitation Aides. The therapist participates in at least 40 hours of professional and clinical development annually and contributes to compliance, quality, safety, and process-improvement initiatives within the department, care setting, and organization.

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 half must be 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 the clinical caseload requirements of a staff-level therapist.
Ability to work at least 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

Perform occupational therapy evaluations for referred patients across varying levels 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 results, goals, and patient progress.
Provide direct occupational therapy within scope of practice and level of competence, using techniques appropriate to patients’ goals and plans of care.
Delegate and supervise appropriate therapeutic interventions performed by support staff.
Complete discharge planning as appropriate.
Prepare and maintain accurate, timely patient care records, including notes, charges, discharge documentation, and third-party payer reports.
Communicate with patients, caregivers and families, department staff, managers, and other clinical personnel; report patient progress at rounds, clinics, and team conferences as indicated.
Demonstrate effective time management and organization, and perform other patient-care duties as required.
Complete routine departmental tasks and communicate with the Supervisor and Manager about work requirements, availability, licensure and certification renewal, and required learning.
Participate in and potentially lead departmental and organizational compliance, quality, safety, and process-improvement activities.
Represent the department professionally and perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Participate in or lead staff in-service education, staff and area team meetings, and orientation or training for new staff; potentially mentor colleagues.
Provide educational programs to hospital departments and the community and participate in educational activities for health-care students.
After completing AOTA Fieldwork Educator Training, participate in clinical instruction of short- and long-term Occupational Therapy students.
Pursue ongoing clinical education and professional development, completing at least 40 hours annually.