Occupational Therapist 2 (OT 2 NEX) – PM&R – Occupational Therapy – UC Davis Health – Sacramento, CA

The primary purpose of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is to provide a full range of rehabilitation services designed to restore patients to their optimal functional capacity.

Job Summary

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

This position works as a journey-level therapist and is responsible for organizing, coordinating and implementing Occupational Therapy services to patients as assigned by the Occupational Therapy supervisor. Typically, incumbents have experienced a variety of clinical settings. They have successfully demonstrated experience related to the ability to function with less direction. They plan, evaluate and implement Occupational Therapy programs for patients with complex problems. They have demonstrated independent judgment related to documentation and patient-related treatment issues. Incumbents are expected to act as resource persons and provide clinical direction to entry-level Occupational Therapists. They assist in the orientation of staff and are expected to participate in training programs.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants are encouraged to upload their license and certification if required of the position.
• Must possess and maintain current licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Must possess and maintain CPR certification (American Heart Association or on-site through UC Davis Health).
• Must possess a minimum of a Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Multiple years of clinical experience in the field of Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of occupational therapy theory and practices as evidenced by several years of clinical experience.
• Must supply all appropriate information to maintain Hospital credentialing in a timely manner.
• 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.
• 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.

Special Requirements

• California Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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