Urgently Hiring – Occupational Therapist (OT)

Full-Time / Part Time / Per-Diem | Multiple Territories Available

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives?
Health Link Home Health and Hospice has been a trusted provider of comprehensive home health services throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area and East Bay for nearly two decades. We are expanding our team and are seeking compassionate, organized, and team-oriented Occupational Therapists (OTs) for multiple territories.

At Health Link, teamwork is at the heart of what we do. You'll collaborate with experienced clinicians and receive seamless support from our dedicated back-office team—ensuring you never feel alone in the field. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a supportive environment, we would love to meet you.

Available Territories & Pay Structure

We are hiring for three separate territories. Compensation is based on experience and territory assignment:

Alameda County & West Contra Costa County
Pay Rate: $125,000 – $146,000 per year DOE - Eligibility of a $10,000 Sign on Bonus for Full-Time status employees
Coverage Area: Oakland/San Leandro/Berkeley/Richmond/San Pablo

East Contra Costa County
Pay Rate: $125,000 – $146,000 per year DOE
Coverage Area: Antioch/Pittsburg/Brentwood

TriValley Area
Pay Rate: $125,000 – $146,000 per year DOE
Coverage Area: Dublin/Livermore/Pleasanton/San Ramon/Danville
Why Health Link
Strong, experienced clinical support team available whenever you need assistance
Flexible scheduling
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with matching, Life Insurance, and more
Paid Time Off (up to 10 days), accruing and available for your use
Vehicle reimbursement options /Options for a company vehicle (based on availability)
Supportive and collaborative back-office staff

Responsibilities
Provide Occupational Therapy services according to the individualized plan of care
Deliver treatments, evaluate patient response, and report condition changes to the Case Manager, Physician, and/or Director of Nursing
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Why You'll Be Successful
You prioritize patient-centered care
You enjoy teamwork and community partnership
You value appreciation and support from your colleagues

Requirements
Current California OT License (Required)
Home Health Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Current CA Driver's License
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently in the field

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and would like to join a dedicated team that values your expertise, apply today and let us know which territory you prefer!

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

The staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the supervision of the Nurse Director or designee, is responsible for the nursing care of assigned patients, and to prescribe, delegate and coordinate the patient care administered by staff. Included in such responsibility is the goal of assisting patients to move as rapidly, uneventfully and safely through their hospitalization period.

Medical Center - Worcester (University, Memorial, Hahnemann campuses)

Medical Center - Marlborough (Marlborough Campus) 

Community Medical Group practices (clinics)

HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital (Leominster Campus)

Milford Regional

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$32.23 - $39.61

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Monday, Tuesday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

7am-3:30pm

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

24

Cost Center:

71000 - 0123 CSS

Union:

SEIU Local 509 Community Health Link

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Provide nursing care for a vulnerable adult population. Performs nursing assessment, treatment, education and health care service coordination to individuals and families. The LPN collaborates with all components of the team and other health care agencies to ensure coordinated, comprehensive services. Services will be provided at Community Healthlink and outreach locations.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1.  Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients in all settings by obtaining appropriate patient histories, administering physician/primary care provider orders, nursing assessment, medication administration reconciliation, medication administration and documentation.
2.  Provides appropriate health care and coordinates referrals as prescribed by providers.
3.  Maintains documentation required for all primary care clients receiving in-home nursing services.
4.  Promotes education and adherence to prescribed treatment protocols.
5.  Communicates with health care facilities when clients are admitted and plans for discharge to ensure continuity of care.
6.  Facilitates wellness education to individuals and offer groups with health and wellness focus.
7.  Records all client information within electronic medical record system daily, received by outside healthcare agencies.
 

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established division and program policies, procedures, and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, and trainings as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches and contributes to maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
6. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Maintains confidentiality.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:
1. Grade N02: Community LPN: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Massachusetts.

2. Driving is not a requirement.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Must be able to pass a CORI background check.

Preferred:

1. 2-4 years of experience in medical nursing.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies, including age-specific competencies and their measurements, will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

01120 GCMG One Health: Link Landing - Family MedicineFull timeYes40

Monday - Friday

Pay Range:

$19.80 - $29.70

Essential Functions

• Assesses the urgency of a test and uses this assessment to prioritize the order in which tasks are performed.
• Prepares specimens for testing, verifies patient identification on samples and test requisitions before testing, and applies rules of specimen rejection and arranges for recollection.
• Uses and maintains equipment and instruments used in test performance, documents quality controls, performs minor troubleshooting, and maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Prepares reagents as required for test performance.
• Calculates, reports, and records test results. Analyzes results for critical values and reports results immediately.
• Oversees/participates in Quality Assessment activities and documentation of problem recognition and resolution.

Physical Requirements
Works in an environment interacting with physicians and other healthcare teammates. Works in an area that contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire and mechanical hazards. Requires full range if body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye to hand coordination. Frequent walking, sitting, bending and standing for extended periods of time. Lifts and carries items up to 25 pounds. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED with experience performing moderately complex laboratory testing required. Performing complete blood counts and clinical training in the areas of phlebotomy, medical office assisting, nursing and radiology preferred.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

01120 GCMG One Health: Link Landing - Family MedicineFull timeYes40

Monday - Friday.

This position is sign-on bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.

Pay Range:

$24.10 - $36.15

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint, allergies, medications).
• Performs laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions / infection control guidelines.
• Assists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers medications, under physician/provider orders, including: immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin. With limitations, initiates, maintains and discontinues IV therapy; administering selected fluids with pre-mixed medications.
• Provides basic patient education on the performance of tasks, skills, treatment and self-care. Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, prescription refills, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services. Refers questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.
• Communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team. Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions.
• Performs advanced clinical tasks or skills such as removal of sutures and staples, catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen, phlebotomy - butterfly, venous access, heel stick), EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, complex wound care, etc., with demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision.
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms, lab and work areas including: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing and caring for instruments and other equipment.
• Participates in patient centered initiatives, care management, performance and quality improvement activities.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Operates all equipment essential to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.