Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Hand Clinic
San Francisco, CA
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), 40 hours per week
Contract Length: Approximately 26 weeks

Job Description

• Work primarily in an adult outpatient hand clinic.
• May float to other nearby facilities as needed.
• Full-time, 8-hour day shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in California
• Minimum of 3 years of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
• Membership or certification with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Master of Science or Master of Arts degree in Occupational Therapy
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience in a clinic setting
• Experience in an outpatient setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Current and valid government-issued photo ID matching professional license.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, nationwide and specific county checks.
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work.
• Drug testing (standard 9-panel, excluding THC) within 30 days of start, renewed every 2 years.
• Immunizations and titers as applicable:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations accepted except medical exemptions).
  • Two negative TB tests (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-Spot) with specific timing requirements.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccinations.
  • Varicella titer or vaccinations.
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination during flu season.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved mask types required).
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Cyber Security Awareness Training and Quiz (passing score required).
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually.
• Employment application with 7 years of work history and explanation of gaps over 30 days.
• Verification of 7 years of work history.
• Two supervisory references from recent employment.

Additional Notes

• Pass/fail medication and telemetry exams may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Candidates must review and acknowledge COVID-19 preparedness and facility-specific policies.
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required.
• Candidates may be required to complete facility-specific learning modules prior to or during orientation.
• Compliance with facility-specific forms and attestations (e.g., wage parity forms, HIPAA agreements) is mandatory.
• Physical and health documentation requirements differ for clinical vs. non-clinical roles; this position is clinical.

This position is ideal for experienced Occupational Therapists with specialized hand therapy skills seeking a travel contract in a major California metropolitan area.