Occupational Therapist – Acute Care (Hand Therapy)
Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Occupational Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location:
Oakland, California

Contract Length:
15 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 8-hour days
• Must hold a valid California OT License
• Must be a Certified Hand Therapist OR hold a California Advanced Practice license in Hand Therapy AND Physical Agent Modalities
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty required
• Ability to float to other facilities within the system
• Pediatric experience is highly preferred

Required Certifications & Licenses

• California OT License
• Certified Hand Therapist OR California Advanced Practice license in Hand Therapy AND Physical Agent Modalities
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) – verify based on specific assignment

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Occupational Therapy specialty
• Pediatric experience highly preferred
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Current and valid Driver’s License or government-issued photo ID matching professional license
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, nationwide and county-specific checks
• Education verification (copy of diploma or transcript acceptable)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types required; onsite fit testing available as last resort)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years, no declinations accepted without medical exemption)
  • Two negative TB tests (PPD, QuantiFERON, or Tspot) with specific timing requirements
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines required)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines required)
  • Drug testing (standard 9 panel excluding THC, within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination and booster requirements or approved exemptions

Training & Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%+, completed within 1 year prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam (passing score 80%+, completed within 12 months prior to start)
• Core Parts I, II, and III training modules (passing score 80%+, completed within 1 year prior to start and updated annually)
• Pass/Fail Telemetry and Medication exams on first day of orientation (for applicable nursing roles)
• Cyber Security Awareness Training and Quiz (annual requirement)
• HIPAA Healthcare Provider Module and Quiz (for clinical and non-clinical as applicable)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to complete facility-specific documents such as parking/uniform info, COVID-19 preparedness, and annual TB questionnaire
• References: Two supervisory references required, preferably from most recent employment
• Updated resume including last 7 years of work history; gaps of 30 days or more must be explained
• Skills checklist updated annually

Notes

• Pediatric experience is highly preferred but not mandatory
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement
• Floating to other facilities within the system may be required
• Compliance with all health, background, and competency requirements is mandatory before start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system in California with a focus on therapy and rehabilitation services, particularly in hand therapy and pediatric care.