Occupational Therapist – ICU/Acute Care

Sutter Health

. Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs for people with disabilities or developmental delays .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65 - $91 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in occupational therapy with a focus on rehabilitative programs for individuals with disabilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and delivering high-quality patient care. Proficient in training, mentoring, and developing clinical protocols while effectively collaborating with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Occupational Therapist (OT) Certification/LicensureBasic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) Certification5 Years of Relevant ExperienceClinical Practice and Workflow AnalysisEffective Communication and Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Occupational TherapyClinical Protocol DevelopmentEvidence-Based Practice ApplicationData AnalysisTraining Material Development

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingConflict ResolutionTeamwork/CollaborationPublic Speaking

Tools & Technologies

Computer ProficiencyRequired Technology Competencies

Certifications & Qualifications

Occupational Therapist (OT) Certification/LicensureBasic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Rehabilitative ProgramsVocational SkillsDaily Living SkillsRegulatory RequirementsPatient Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs for people with disabilities or developmental delays
Help patients build or restore vocational, homemaking, daily living, and general independence skills
Demonstrate advanced knowledge and practice-level competencies as a clinical or workflow subject matter expert
Develop key departmental workflows and clinical protocols or guidelines
Educate, train, and mentor staff
Serve as a clinical instructor for assigned students
Coordinate staff education and student programs as needed
Deliver optimal patient care while ensuring privacy and safety
Analyze and identify clinical practice and workflow best practices
Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program
Occupational Therapist (OT) certification/licensure
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification
5 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 organize multiple priorities and complete duties within expected timelines
Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies
Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service, and community relations abilities
Ability to retain and apply new knowledge and skills
Ability to teach and educate others, including public speaking
Ability to assess competencies and develop training materials and competency assessments
Ability to extract evidence-based practice information and apply it to clinical practice and training materials
Ability to analyze clinical practice and workflow best practices
Ability to analyze data/information from multiple sources and collaborate with stakeholders
Must comply with local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Total rewards program
Rotating weekends and Saturday coverage may apply