Occupational Ther 1 Pd

University of California, San Francisco•Oakland, CA

About The Position

The Per Diem Occupational Therapist reports to the Clinical Supervisor, Occupational Therapy, and provides direct and indirect patient care. The role primarily serves adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Therapists with specific pediatric competencies may also work with infants, children, and adolescents. Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals, the therapist plans and administers occupational therapy services for patients with physical and cognitive impairments or disabilities. Services include evaluating patients with physical, cognitive, and visual/perceptual tests and measurements; setting therapeutic goals; developing and implementing intervention plans; and maintaining patient records. The therapist may supervise Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides.

Requirements

At least one year of patient care experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, 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.
Good interpersonal, time management, problem-solving, and self-initiation skills.
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Possession of, or proven eligibility for, licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of California.
Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on an individual's needs, including the patient's age.

Nice To Haves

Prior occupational therapy experience in an academic medical center environment.
Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.
A degree or certificate in Occupational Therapy from an approved school.

Responsibilities

Perform occupational therapy evaluations following referral by a licensed physician or dentist, using appropriate orthopedic, neurological, cognitive, visual, visual-perceptual-motor, psychosocial, activities-of-daily-living, and developmental assessments.
Establish short- and long-term therapeutic intervention goals based on evaluation findings and in consultation with the referring practitioner.
Develop intervention plans based on evaluation results and established goals, and adjust programs in response to patient progress and performance.
Provide direct patient care using occupational therapy techniques.
Delegate and supervise therapeutic intervention tasks that support staff may legally and appropriately perform.
Complete discharge planning as appropriate.
Prepare, maintain, and transmit accurate patient care records, including service records, progress and discharge notes, and third-party payer reports.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, department staff, managers, and other hospital personnel.
Report patient progress during rounds, clinics, and conferences as indicated.
Demonstrate effective time management.
Participate in department quality assurance and performance improvement activities as needed or requested.
Represent the department as a professional.
Perform other duties related to patient care or as assigned by the Assistant Director or Director of Rehabilitative Services.