[Immediate Start] Occupational Therapist I
Company: Alameda Health System
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: July 11, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary SUMMARY: Under direction, provides occupational therapy
services in a rehabilitation program for the physically disabled
and emotionally ill persons in the Alameda Health System
facilities. Assists in the development of special techniques and
equipment. Performs related duties as required. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The 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. Attends and participates in staff conferences and training
sessions. 2. Attends rehabilitation conferences and discusses the
status and progress of rehabilitation patients with physicians and
personnel of other disciplines involved, such as physical therapy,
nursing, and psychology; keeps records and makes reports of
treatment, progress and psychological attitude of patients;
coordinates activity with other services involved in patient care.
3. Confers with supervisor regarding problems and progress in
assigned cases. 4. Interviews the patient 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, home evaluation, equipment needs,
feeding and pre-feeding evaluations, and interpersonal relationship
skills. 5. May instruct and supervise student occupational
therapists assigned for training, C.O.T.A.'s and Occupational
Therapy Aides assigned to assist in the program. 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. Reviews
referrals by physician to note diagnoses, cautions, treatment
ordered and results desired. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree, certification or Master's Degree
from an approved school of occupational therapy. Minimum
Experience: Entry-level position; prior experience in an intern or
sub-professional capacity preferred. 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: CPI -Crisis Prevention Intervention
Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric
Pavilion; and certain positions in the Emergency Department).
Required Licenses/Certifications: Current Licensure with the
California Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational
Therapist. Pay: $69.68 / 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.
Fairmont Hospital FMT Occupational Therapy Services As Needed / Per
Diem Day Allied Health FTE: 0.01
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