Oct 30, 2026

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

Job Description

1214

Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

San Francisco, CA, United States

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist per diem, reports to the Clinical Supervisor/Manager and provides both direct and indirect patient care services, in-person and through telehealth. The per diem OT works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric and adolescent patients may also be treated. Under general direction and within a specific therapy discipline, the per diem OT plans and administers a full range of OT services for patients with various physical and cognitive impairments, including patient evaluations, therapeutic interventions, therapeutic intervention planning or intervention requiring discipline specific skills. The per diem OT maintains all applicable documentation related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the per diem OT may also supervise support personnel as allowed by discipline specific State Practice Acts including Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides, as well as OT and COTA students.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

  • Minimum of 1 year of general patient care experience.

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

  • Ability to recognize signs of distress.

  • Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.
  • Basic computer skills in word processing and online communication.

  • Possession of effective interpersonal, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

  • This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

PREFERRED

  • Prior professional clinical experience in an academic medical center environment.
  • Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team.
  • Possession of a graduate degree or certificate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited professional educational program.

  • Experience with OP OT services, including telehealth.

POPULATIONS SERVED

Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient’s age. When the therapist is primarily working with patients of age groups other than adult and/or geriatric, additional age-specific performance criteria for neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations are delineated under the pediatric clinical services mentoring program.

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Job Info

  • Job Identification 1214
  • Job Category Rehabilitation
  • Degree Level Master's Degree
  • Job Shift Day
  • Shift Length 8 hours
  • Budgeted Job Salary Range $80.63/hour
  • Campus Location 1 St. Mary
  • Bargaining Unit HX
  • Employee Class Per Diem
  • FLSA Status Non-exempt
  • Job Code and Payroll Title 009491
  • Workplace Fully On-Site
  • FTE% 20