Hand Occupational Therapist - 132584
Job Description
#132584 Hand Occupational Therapist
Extended Review Date: Tue 12/10/2024UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
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DESCRIPTION
Clinical Specialist in Hand Therapy, working in UC San Diego Health's East Campus Rehab clinic. We provide care to a diverse patient population with a variety of hand and upper extremity injuries, including traumatic injuries and pathological conditions. Join the region’s only academic medical center and work towards our mission of delivering outstanding patient care through commitment to the community, groundbreaking research and inspired teaching. This position is responsible for delivery of occupational therapy services including evaluation and treatment of routine and complex patients. Responsibilities will also include representing our dynamic Rehabilitation Services department to the medical and general community, demonstrating competence in the UC San Diego Health core values, and sharing your expertise with departmental staff in areas of advanced clinical care and customer service. This position may also treat Neurologic injuries if the candidates experience, skillset and interest permits.
Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the OT II or III level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy approved by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association, eligibility for registration by the National Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Occupational Therapist license issued by the state of California.
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
Two to six ( 2 - 6) years of recent OT experience (OTII) OR more than six (6) years of OT experience (OTIII).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Outpatient experience in a hospital based setting and/or preferred experience in a large academic medical center.
- Clinical specialist in Hand therapy and also neuro experience.
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- May flex and float between sites as needed.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $106,885 - $141,065 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $51.19 - $67.56
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
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