Occupational Therapist (Sign on bonus eligible)

patient care services. The Entry Level Occupational Therapist works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The Entry Level Occupational Therapist with specific pediatric competencies and clinical experience may also work with infants, children and/or adolescents. Under general direction and upon receipt of licensed approved provider written referrals, the Entry Level Occupational Therapist plans and administers a full range of occupational therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and functional limitations. Services include patient evaluations using various physical, cognitive, visual/perceptual, psychosocial, and developmental 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 Entry Level Occupational Therapist demonstrates practice competence patients with more straightforward clinical presentations. The Entry Level Occupational Therapist may require mentoring or supervision when working in high acuity care settings (eg ICU) and/or with patients with more complex clinical presentations. The Entry Level Occupational Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the Entry Level Occupational Therapist may also supervise support personnel including Rehabilitation Aides. The Entry Level Occupational Therapist seeks out opportunities for ongoing clinical education and professional development. As a member of the clinical care team, the Entry Level Occupational Therapist also participates in compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives in the department, local care setting, and organization. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $53.20 - $71.79 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html