Sutter Health·Alameda, California
The Occupational Therapist delivers direct patient care services and implements physician plans of care within a home health setting. Responsibilities include supervising aides, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and managing patient supplies.
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**$10,000 sign-on bonus available to external candidates - in accordance with Sutter Health policy + excellent benefits!**
Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for the delivery of appropriate, adequate, effective, efficient direct patient care services assigned by the Primary Care Clinician and approved by the Clinical Manager.
Responsibilities include implementation of the physician plan of care, obtaining physician orders, preparing aide plan of care, supervision of aides, and coordination of care within an interdisciplinary team and participating in effective utilization management and control of patient supplies.
Consistently provides care based on the age-related needs of the unique population with consideration of their development/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, educational needs, communication style, and level of understanding.
The Occupational Therapist is accountable to the Primary Care Clinician for ensuring that the plan of care is implemented following professional standards of care and agency specific protocols.
May provide direction and clinical supervision to an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Shift Hours: 8
Monday - Friday
Weekly Hours: 40
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $53.75 to $72.19 / 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.
Market context
In California, home health occupational therapist roles are often competitive because agencies need clinicians who can work independently, travel to patients, and document clearly while meeting licensure and certification requirements. Candidates with recent direct patient care experience and a valid driver’s license may stand out, especially when the role includes a sign-on bonus and health insurance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Master’s, BLS, and California licensure details before applying.