Occupational Therapist – Acute Care

. Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62 - $87 per hourWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs
Help patients build or restore vocational, homemaking, daily living, and general independence skills
Gain confidence and cooperation from patients, families/support groups, and healthcare providers
Perform competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and care
Communicate effectively with patients, families, support groups, and healthcare providers
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety
Provide clinical supervision of assistants and aides
Serve as clinical instructor for assigned students

What you’ll need

Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program
OT-Occupational Therapist or OLP-Occupational Limited Permit certification/licensure
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
2 years of recent relevant experience
Critical thinking, complex problem solving, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements
Ability to work in a demanding environment and organize multiple priorities within expected timelines
Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies
Effective verbal and written professional communication and interpersonal skills
Conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service, and community relations abilities
Ability to retain and apply new knowledge and skills
Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement
Ability to work the stated schedule: Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, with Saturday weekend requirements

Comp & perks