Occupational Therapist II
Fairfield, California
NorthBay Healthcare Group - 2500 Hilborn Road

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist II

Location: Fairfield, California
Employment Type: Clinical Allied Travel
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide occupational therapy services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Evaluate patients on physician’s referral and develop treatment plans.
• Act as case manager for assigned patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records and revise treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy procedures and use of assistive equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team and communicate patient progress.
• Participate in departmental meetings, program development, and student/volunteer supervision.
• Supervise occupational therapist assistants.
• Maintain safe and orderly treatment areas and equipment.
• Support orientation and supervision of other healthcare professionals.
• Engage in professional growth through educational programs and workshops.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Current California Occupational Therapy license required.
• NBCOT Certification required.
• Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification.
• Preferred: CHT, Physical Agent Modalities (PAM), or Advanced Practitioner certification in Hands.
• Occupational Therapy license applicants may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in acute hospital or outpatient hand clinic preferred.
• New graduates will be considered.
• Must demonstrate and maintain clinical skills in occupational therapy evaluation and treatment across all age groups: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Strong critical thinking and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to perform moderate lifting/pushing/pulling of patients and equipment.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing Occupational Therapy practice.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with a focus on patient-centered occupational therapy services.