OCCUPATIONAL THER 1 PD

UCSF•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 in response to written referrals, the Occupational Therapist plans and administers a range of occupational therapy services for patients with physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include evaluations using physical, cognitive, and visual/perceptual tests and measurements; establishing therapeutic goals; developing and implementing intervention plans; and maintaining applicable patient care records. The therapist may also supervise support personnel, including 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.

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

Evaluate patients referred by a licensed physician or dentist using 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 results and in consultation with the referring practitioner.
Develop intervention plans and adjust programs according to patient progress and performance.
Administer direct patient care using occupational therapy techniques.
Delegate and supervise appropriate parts of patient interventions performed by support staff.
Complete discharge planning as appropriate.
Prepare, maintain, and transmit accurate patient care records, including records of services, progress notes, discharge notes, and third-party payer reports.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, department staff, managers, and other hospital personnel.
Report on patient progress at rounds, clinics, and conferences as indicated.
Demonstrate effective time management.
Participate in departmental quality assurance and performance improvement activities as needed or requested.
Represent the department professionally.
Perform other patient-care-related duties and other duties assigned by the Assistant Director or Director of Rehabilitative Services.