? 3 Days Left! SLH Occupational Therapist II
Company: Alameda Health System
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: October 31, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary SUMMARY : The SLH Occupational Therapist II plans and
administers medically prescribed occupational therapy treatment for
patients with mental, physical or emotional disabilities to restore
function and to facilitate rehabilitation. Assists in the
development of special techniques and equipment, provides the
full-range of occupational therapy services. The SLH Occupational
Therapists II typically carry a caseload in addition to their
supervisory responsibilities. Performs related duties as required.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : NOTE: Following are the duties
performed by employees in this classification. However, employees
may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all
duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the
classification. 1. Assumes administrative duties as assigned;
communicates departmental needs. 2. Attends and participates in
staff conferences, training, and in-service sessions, explains
occupational therapy to other disciplines and coordinates programs.
3. Discusses status with physicians and personnel of other
disciplines involved, such as physical therapy, nursing, and
psychology. Keeps informed of current trends and new developments
in the field; reads the professional literature; and participates
in professional activities in the field. 4. Interviews patients and
administers the appropriate tests and/or evaluations to assess
physical and/or psycho-social dysfunction. These evaluations may
include but are not limited to: range of motion, muscle testing,
sensory integration, perceptual abilities, coordination, activities
of daily living, pre-vocational, equipment needs, feeding and
pre-feeding evaluations, and interpersonal relationship skills. 5.
Keeps records and prepares reports on patient treatment and
progress and coordinates treatment with other services, involved in
patient care; confers with the Department Leader regarding progress
and problems. Reviews referrals by physicians to note diagnoses,
cautions, treatment ordered and results desired. 6. Plans an
appropriate treatment program utilizing selected methods to achieve
the desired treatment objectives and goals for patient
rehabilitation. These methods may include but are not limited to:
therapeutic exercises and functional activities to promote muscle
return, sensory re-education, muscle facilitation, perceptual-motor
integration, activities of daily living and transfer training,
prosthetic training of the upper extremity, orthotic and adaptive
equipment fabrication, and community re-orientation. 7. Supervises,
orients, trains, instructs and assists in the evaluation of entry
and journey level professional staff and supportive staff; assists
in personnel selection; delegates cases to assigned staff while
maintaining responsibility for an assigned program; carries a
caseload of patients in addition to supervisorial responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education : Possession of a Bachelor’s
Degree, certification or Master’s Degree from an approved school of
occupational therapy. Minimum Experience : One year of full-time
experience in the class of Occupational Therapist I with Alameda
Health System; OR two years of full-time experience as an
occupational therapist in another facility in physical disabilities
or psycho-social dysfunction. Required Licenses/Certifications :
BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart
Association. Other advanced life support certifications may be
required per unit/department specialty according to patient care
policies. Required Licenses/Certifications : Current Licensure with
the California Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational
Therapist. Pay Range: $46.35 - $77.25 / Hour The pay range for this
position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health
System. Final compensation will be determined based on several
factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience,
education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental
equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the
operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also
offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits
program. San Leandro Hospital SLH Occupational Therapy Services As
Needed / Per Diem Day Allied Health FTE: 0.01
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