Occupational Therapist II, Acute Care
San Mateo, California
San Mateo Medical Center

Occupational Therapist II - Travel/Contract

Location: San Mateo, California
Contract Length: 23 weeks

Job Summary

• Perform a full range of occupational therapy treatments with independence and proficiency.
• Apply specialized and advanced therapy treatments.
• May provide technical advice and training to less experienced staff.
• Work primarily Sunday through Thursday; first week Monday through Friday for training/orientation.
• Ability to work weekends and/or holiday coverage when necessary is strongly preferred.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Treat adults in skilled nursing and acute care settings.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certification

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of occupational therapy experience.
• Occupational therapy experience within the last year.
• Experience working with adult patients.
• Experience in an acute care setting.

Work Schedule

• Day shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 5 days per week (40 hours/week).
• Preferred schedule Sunday through Thursday after orientation week.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (color copy required).
• Background checks including county history for the last 7 years and sex offender registry.
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, including clearance of communicable diseases.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (declination accepted for Hep B).
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or annual declination.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year.
• Annual flu vaccination or facility-specific declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination highly recommended but not required; medical or religious exemption or declination accepted.
• Completion of facility-specific HIPAA training and acknowledgment prior to start.
• Two professional references within 3 years of hire.
• Annual skills checklist required.

Duties

• Plan and perform occupational therapy treatments under medical direction.
• Provide therapeutic activities to promote patient independence in daily living.
• Design and fabricate splints and instruct patients in therapeutic tool use.
• Document patient responses and participate in discharge planning.
• Maintain treatment area cleanliness and organization.
• May serve as a clinical preceptor for students.

Notes

• Extra-help hours may vary weekly and are limited to 1,040 hours per fiscal year.
• Extra-help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at assignment end.
• Transportation between work sites and lifting assistance may be required.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in a supportive, multidisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation environment focused on evidence-based care and professional growth.