Occupational Therapist II, Hand Therapist, Part Time
About The Position
At Palo Alto Medical Foundation – Santa Cruz, you’ll play a meaningful role in helping patients regain independence—with a specialized focus in hand therapy—within a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Independently assess, plan, and deliver targeted rehabilitative programs that restore and enhance fine motor function, upper extremity strength, and coordination, while also supporting vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills. This role emphasizes hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, working with patients recovering from injury, surgery, or conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and arm. Build strong, trusting relationships with patients, their families, and interdisciplinary care teams through compassionate care, thoughtful assessments, and clear, engaging communication. Be part of a mission-driven team where your expertise in hand therapy directly impacts functional outcomes and quality of life for the Santa Cruz community. Uphold the highest standards of care by ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organizational guidelines, prioritizing patient safety, privacy, and clinical excellence. In addition to delivering exceptional care, you’ll mentor and guide therapy assistants and aides while serving as a clinical instructor for students—helping shape the next generation of rehabilitation professionals.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.
- OT-Occupational Therapist Certification & Licensure
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification & Licensure
- 2 years recent relevant experience
- Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
- Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
- Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
- Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
- Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
- Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
Responsibilities
- Independently assess, plan, and deliver targeted rehabilitative programs that restore and enhance fine motor function, upper extremity strength, and coordination, while also supporting vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills.
- Emphasize hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, working with patients recovering from injury, surgery, or conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and arm.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with patients, their families, and interdisciplinary care teams through compassionate care, thoughtful assessments, and clear, engaging communication.
- Uphold the highest standards of care by ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organizational guidelines, prioritizing patient safety, privacy, and clinical excellence.
- Mentor and guide therapy assistants and aides while serving as a clinical instructor for students.
Benefits
- Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
