Updated: May 11, 2024
Location: Fountain Valley
Job Type:
Department: Occupational Therapy-FVR

Job Description:

UC Title: Therapist, Occupational FVR-0

Position Number: 41087947

Reports to: Dir, Rehabilitative Svcs FVR

Working Title: Therapist, Occupational FVR-0

Cost Center: Occupational Therapy-FVR (422210)

Bargaining Unit: NUHW-RNs & Prof

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 5/06/2024

Job Code: 008405

Hours: 40

Shift: Days

FTE: 1

Position Summary:

Occupational Therapists, under medical orders, conduct evaluations of patients requiring occupational therapy; plan individual care programs; administer occupational therapy treatments; and perform other related duties as required. Incumbents plan, organize and conduct occupational therapy programs which utilize various treatment modalities including activities of daily living and problem solving skills, language and educational techniques, sensory motor integration, upper extremity splinting, physical restoration methods, adaptive aids, and prevocational explorations to increase the repertoire of tasks and interpersonal skills needed for community living and adaptation; select and administer appropriate occupational therapy evaluative instruments; establish rehabilitation goals for each patient's progress and coordinate occupational therapy programs with other disciplines; and observe, evaluate, and document patient progress.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge necessary to obtain Occupational Therapist License in the State of California and current California Occupational Therapist license. Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (renewed biannually). Minimum Experience: General Occupational Therapy: One year general acute experience preferred. Outpatient Hand Therapy: Certified Hand Therapist Certification is preferred. Must demonstrate competency in use of modalities and splinting. Dysphagia: Must demonstrate competency in dysphagia. Preferred Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates ability to work as an interdisciplinary team member. Must be willing to cross train to multiple areas. Demonstrates good working knowledge of Title 22, JCAHO standards and county regulations. Strong communication/people skills. Possess the skills necessary to perform evaluations of patients in ages ranging from pediatric to geriatric.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [emailprotected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.