Occupational Therapist 2 (Per Diem)

About the role

The Occupational Therapist 2 (Per Diem) is a journey-level clinician responsible for independently planning, delivering, and evaluating Occupational Therapy services for patients with complex needs. Working with minimal supervision, this role provides high-quality therapeutic interventions, uses sound clinical judgment in documentation and treatment decisions, and adapts care plans to support optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides Occupational Therapy services to patients of all ages in a variety of clinical settings as assigned by the Rehab Hospital
• Participates in educational activities
• Makes miscellaneous assignments

Requirements

• California Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• 2 years of clinical experience in the field of Occupational Therapy, working with adults
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of occupational therapy theory and practices, as evidenced by several years of clinical experience
• Ability to communicate ideas and relate well with staff and patients to work as a team member
• Willingness to assist other staff members with their caseloads
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with patients and their families
• Trains family in follow-through for home therapy programs; home visiting as necessary
• Communicates clearly on a professional basis with physicians and works cooperatively with a variety of health care professionals
• Writes progress notes, discharge plans, and other written reports as requested
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates the scheduling of patients in assigned areas of responsibility
• Organizes time
• Flexible and cooperative
• Verbal communication pertinent information and knowledge of the profession for training and educating other hospital service personnel
• Skill in organizing written material
• Knowledge of appropriate information required for patient and supply record keeping
• Sight to observe patient reactions and read relevant monitors, relevant device settings, and relevant written information such as the patient's medical record
• Hearing and speaking well enough to communicate with patients and staff throughout the day
• Physical strength to assist with patient mobility
• Physical mobility to traverse the distances required to serve patients throughout the institution
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a license and/or certification if required for the position
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in the field of Occupational Therapy, working with adults
• Experience across diverse clinical settings
• Strong clinical reasoning, adaptability, and autonomy in daily practice

Skills

• Professional competency in occupational therapy evaluation techniques, such as range of motion testing, muscle testing, cognitive/perceptual testing, activities of daily living evaluation, sensory testing, use of standardized testing of upper extremity function
• Professional competency in occupational therapy treatment modalities, including activities of daily living and transfer training, strengthening, coordination, balance, range of motion, perceptual/cognitive skills training, wheelchair prescription, fabrication of splints, and adapted devices
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with patients and their families
• Trains family in follow-through for home therapy programs; home visiting as necessary
• Communicates clearly on a professional basis with physicians and works cooperatively with a variety of health care professionals
• Writes progress notes, discharge plans, and other written reports as requested
• Plays a role in staff orientation and contributes to departmental training activities
• Has experience working in inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing (SNF), acute care, or an LTACH
• Experienced in documentation via Electronic Medical Record
• Knowledge of requirements in processing for third-party payors
• Knowledge of appropriate information required for patient and supply record keeping
• Sight to observe patient reactions and read relevant monitors, relevant device settings, and relevant written information such as the patient's medical record
• Hearing and speaking well enough to communicate with patients and staff throughout the day
• Physical strength to assist with patient mobility
• Physical mobility to traverse the distances required to serve patients throughout the institution
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits, including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program, including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered, including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles, including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Pay

$70.54 per hour

Schedule

Day shift (08 hours)

Location

Joint Venture Rehab Hospital, Sacramento, CA

Union Representation

HX-Healthcare Professionals

Appointment Type

Per Diem

Percentage of Time

20%

Position Information

5 positions available