Pier Diem - Therapist, Occupational - Occupational Therapy - Days - 69500-1A

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Location: Lakewood
Job Type:
Department: Occupational Therapy-LAK

Job Description: 

UC Title: Therapist, Occupational LAK

Position Number: 41073069

Reports to: Dir, Rehabilitative Svcs LAK

Working Title: Therapist, Occupational LAK

Cost Center: Occupational Therapy-LAK (424210) 

Bargaining Unit: SEIU

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 3/20/2024

Job Code: 008549

Hours: 0.4

Shift: Days

FTE: 0.01

Position Summary: 

Evaluates patients, plans and implements an effective patient focused occupational therapy program utilizing standard and specialized treatment techniques, effectively communicates and documents information regarding patients.  Establishes and initiates discharge plans as necessary.  Consistently evaluates outcome of care and provides continuous monitoring of patients’ needs making appropriate modifications in the treatment plan.  Maintain a high level of professional expertise and assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits). 

Required Qualifications:

 Mandatory: Graduate of a college or University with a baccalaureate or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Current CA Occupational Therapy license and maintain current. Current BLS certification. Preferred: Certified by the National Board of Occupational Therapy is preferred. One to two years experience in either an acute hospital and/or rehabilitation department and/or outpatient clinic is preferred. Physical Requirements: Approximately 80% standing or walking, approximately 20% sitting (including frequent stooping, reaching, occasional kneeling, crouching and crawling during patient treatment). Frequent lifting or assisting with lifting patients and equipment up to 50 pounds. Must have dexterity, coordination and visual and auditory acuity to perform all job responsibilities (e.g. ordinary speech and hearing necessary for conversation and use of telephone, near and far visual acuity is necessary for reading documents, writing, and observing patients). Must be free from signs of infection and illness. Full understanding of body mechanics and safety precautions in order to protect employees, patients, and families. The worker spends the majority of the rime inside, however, out of doors activities are expected depending upon the individual needs of the patient. 

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php 

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.                                      

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.