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Organization:
ABSMC-Summit CampusAs a valued member of our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain independence and improve quality of life. You’ll work with individuals recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic procedures, and other medically challenging conditions that impact daily function.
In this per diem role, you’ll assess patient needs and design personalized treatment plans that restore essential life skills—from self-care and mobility to vocational and homemaking abilities. Through compassionate care, skilled observation, and clear communication, you’ll build trust with patients, families, and fellow healthcare professionals.
You’ll ensure compliance with all regulatory standards while maintaining a safe, respectful environment. Additionally, you’ll provide clinical supervision to therapy assistants and aides, and may serve as a mentor to students during clinical rotations. These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.
EDUCATION:
Other: Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
OT-Occupational Therapist
OR OLP-Occupational Limited Permit
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS:
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TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
2 years of recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday, Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Saturday
Benefits:
No
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $61.92 to $77.39 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter Health is pursuing a bold new plan to reach more people and make excellent healthcare more connected and accessible. The health system’s 57,000+ staff and clinicians and 12,000+ affiliated physicians currently serve more than 3 million patients with a focus on expanding opportunities to serve patients, people and communities better. Sutter Health provides exceptional, affordable care through its hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care clinics, telehealth, home health and hospice services. Dedicated to transforming healthcare, at Sutter Health, getting better never stops.
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