Hand Therapist

Job Description

The Staff Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapist II, reports to the Clinical Supervisor, Occupational Therapy and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The O.T. II works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric and adolescent patients may also be treated. Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals, the Staff Therapist O.T. II plans and administers a full range of occupational therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include patient evaluations using various physical, cognitive and visual/perceptual tests and measurements, establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing occupational therapy techniques. The Staff Occupational Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the Staff O.T. may also supervise support personnel including Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides as well as O.T. and O.T.A. students. The Staff O.T. actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement activities, clinical education programs, and inservices and staff development activities.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Clinical Experience2. Minimum of 3 years of general patient care experience. 3. At least 2 years must be in a relevant multidisciplinary setting within the past 5 years. 4. Professional Development5. Minimum of 40 hours of professional development activities. 6. At least 50% must consist of continuing education credits (CEUs) or relevant academic coursework. 7. Remaining hours may include mentoring, Grand Rounds, independent reading, or similar activities. 8. Preceptor and Teaching Experience9. Prior experience as a clinical preceptor. 10. Prior experience teaching a wide variety of audiences. 11. Clinical Caseload12. Demonstrated ability to consistently meet the clinical caseload requirements of a staff-level therapist. 13. Work Schedule14. Ability to work a minimum of 32 hours and 4 days per week. 15. Communication16. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. 17. Patient Care18. Ability to recognize signs of distress. 19. CPR Certification20. Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification. 21. Computer Skills22. Basic computer skills, including word processing and online communication. 23. Mentoring24. Proven ability to mentor professional behaviors, including interpersonal skills, time management, problem-solving, and self-initiation. 25. Location Flexibility26. Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. REQUIRED LICENSE / CERTIFICATION - Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist through the Occupational Therapy Board of California. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Prior professional clinical experience in an academic medical center environment. 2. Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary healthcare provider team. 3. Ability to work full-time, 5 days per week. 4. Possession of a graduate degree or certificate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited professional educational program. 5. Five years of experience in a relevant specialty area across the rehabilitation continuum of care, including:6. Acute care 7. Acute rehabilitation/SNF 8. Outpatient services 9. Two years of experience with outpatient services, including telehealth. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY Minimum Required Experience: 3 years of general patient care experience, including at least 2 years in a relevant multidisciplinary setting within the past 5 years. Preferred Experience: 5 years of experience in a relevant specialty area across the rehabilitation continuum of care. Important: The 5 years of experience is listed as a preferred qualification, not a required qualification. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS - Possession of or proven eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapy Board of California.

License / Certification

Licensed Occupational Therapis

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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