University of California- Davis Health is looking for OT Supervisor (Occupational Therapy Supervisor) in Sacramento, CA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3678453557 is live since 2026-05-16 20:47:32.
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LocationSacramento
Full/Part TimeFull Time
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Job Summary
The OT Supervisor (Occupational Therapy Supervisor) provides clinical and operational leadership for a high-performing acute care Occupational Therapy team within a Level 1 trauma center and academic teaching hospital. Reporting to the department manager, this role supervises 25 staff and is primarily responsible for staffing/scheduling, daily workflow coordination, onboarding, training, and performance management to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care.
The OT Supervisor supports real-time clinical and operational decision-making and ensures delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered OT services across diverse, high-acuity populations, including trauma, burn, critical care, neurology, oncology, transplant, pediatric, and complex medical/surgical patients. This role ensures compliance with licensure, credentialing, and regulatory standards while fostering staff development and continuous improvement in clinical outcomes and operational performance.
In partnership with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation leadership and interdisciplinary teams, the OT Supervisor advances early mobility, functional progression, and discharge readiness to improve patient outcomes and reduce length of stay. The position also promotes standardized OT practices and collaborates across rehabilitation services to support consistency, quality, and innovation in care delivery.This position is an internal recruitment for employee advancement opportunities.Apply By Date: May 29, 2026, at 11:59 PMMinimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload a license and/or certification if required for the positionA valid Occupational Therapist license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT)American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR. Minimum education satisfied through the attainment of the required license/certificationExperience and clinical knowledge in Occupational TherapySupervisory/leadership experience to effectively lead and direct subordinate staff using original and innovative approaches and techniques to solve complex problems, recognize trends, develop long- range goals, and analyze data of a complex and variable nature in a manner consistent with department objectives and initiativesAbility to understand organizational goals, policies, procedures, and to correlate these to an individual program within the Occupational Therapy sectionProfessional competency in therapy evaluation techniques such as range of motion, motor skills testing, testing of muscle strength, tone, sensation, activities of daily living, cognitive-perceptual motor testing, and use of standardized tests for upper extremity function, including coordinationProfessional competency in treatment modalities, including activities of daily living and mobility training, normalizing muscle tone, strengthening, coordination, balance, range of motion, cognitive-perceptual motor skills, training, providing/fabricating adaptive equipment, and recommending durable medical equipment. Familiarity with fabrication and use of splints, construction of adaptive equipment, and use of modalities when appropriateAbility to recommend intervention of other health care professionals for patient careSkills in organizing written materialKnowledge of appropriate information required for patient record keepingAbility to communicate clearly on a professional basis with physicians and to work cooperatively with a variety of health professionalsKnowledge of requirements in processing for third-party payersAbility to delegate responsibilities to other therapy staff as appropriate.Ability to offer supervision to staff and/or students working with acute care patientsAbility to plan, organize, and coordinate the scheduling of patients and staff in the assigned areaAbility to prioritize the need for staff servicesAbility to recognize the need for updating and revising therapy programs, as well as developing and implementing new therapy programs and protocols in assigned service areasProficiency in the documentation necessary for performance evaluations, corrective actions, and counseling necessary for assigned personnel on the acute care unitAbility to organize meetings and facilitate communication among therapy staffAttends required classes necessary to keep updated on supervisor skills and methodsKnowledge of patient care and delivery standards necessary to monitor compliance of therapy staffAbility to communicate pertinent information and knowledge of acute patient services for the training and education of new therapists and all other therapy personnel assigned to the Acute Care ServiceAbility to verbally communicate and demonstrate pertinent information, skills, and knowledge of the profession for training on difficult and complex patients to other Occupational Therapy personnel and educating other hospital service personnelAbility to recognize and discuss problems related to the unit with staff for resolution and to discuss these issues with the department Manager to facilitate communication so that viable solutions may be reached.Ability to act as liaison between therapy staff and other professional staffAbility to communicate clearly on a professional basis with physicians and to work cooperatively with a variety of health care professionalsAbility to determine continuing education goals appropriate to the jobKnowledge of appropriate conferences, seminars, meetings, etc., which would be beneficial to therapy staff. Knowledge of appropriate professional literature in the area of expertiseAbility to attend annual fire safety, CPR, infection control, and other required safety classesKey Responsibilities55% - Supervises and Coordinates Occupational Therapy personnel assigned to multi-function, multi-unit service designated as Hospital-Based Services.15% - Patient Care, plans, develops, coordinates, directs, and implements Hospital-Based OT programs for patients, infants, pediatric, and adult or older as requested by the physician.15% - Administration and Organization10% - Educational Activities5% - Miscellaneous assignments as requiredDepartment OverviewThe primary purpose of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is to provide a full range of rehabilitation services designed to restore patients to their optimal functional capacity.POSITION INFORMATIONSalary or Pay Range: $8,533.33 - $16,866.67Salary Frequency: MonthlySalary Grade: 25UC Job Title: REHAB SVC SUPV 2UC Job Code: 006601Number of Positions: 1Appointment Type: CareerPercentage of Time: 100% Full-timeShift (Work Schedule): (8 Hours) Day shiftLocation: Main Hospital, Sacramento, CAUnion Representation: Non-Represented (PPSM)Benefits Eligible: YesThis position is 100% on-siteBenefitsOutstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources, and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial, and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy or and our .
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations, and learn about collective bargaining at UC: High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needsUC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your familyExtensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical LeavePaid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementPaid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementContinuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementAccess to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growthWorkLife and Wellness programs and resourcesOn-site Employee Assistance Program, including access to free mental health servicesSupplemental insurance offered, including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coveragePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified rolesRetirement benefit options for eligible roles, including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found Physical DemandsStanding - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Mental DemandsSustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Work Environment
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