Occupational Therapist II, Hand… at Sutter Health · Santa Cruz

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Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD

Position Overview: At Palo Alto Medical Foundation – Santa Cruz, you’ll play a meaningful role in helping patients regain independence—with a specialized focus in hand therapy—within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Independently assess, plan, and deliver targeted rehabilitative programs that restore and enhance fine motor function, upper extremity strength, and coordination, while also supporting vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills. This role emphasizes hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, working with patients recovering from injury, surgery, or conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and arm.

Build strong, trusting relationships with patients, their families, and interdisciplinary care teams through compassionate care, thoughtful assessments, and clear, engaging communication. Be part of a mission-driven team where your expertise in hand therapy directly impacts functional outcomes and quality of life for the Santa Cruz community.

Uphold the highest standards of care by ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organizational guidelines, prioritizing patient safety, privacy, and clinical excellence. In addition to delivering exceptional care, you’ll mentor and guide therapy assistants and aides while serving as a clinical instructor for students—helping shape the next generation of rehabilitation professionals.

Job Description:

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).

EDUCATION:

Other: Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

OT-Occupational Therapist

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

2 years 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: Part Time

Days of the Week: Friday, Thursday

Weekend Requirements: Saturday

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours: 20

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $64,396.80 to $80,485.60 / annual salary

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.