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Occupational Therapist Inpatient Behavioral Health

Sutter Health

San Francisco, CAFull-time$61.91–86.67/hrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$61.91–86.67/hr
Location
San Francisco, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Occupational Therapist Inpatient Behavioral Health assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that support patients’ vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills and independence. The role includes patient assessment, monitoring, and care; communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers; compliance with regulations and policies; clinical supervision of assistants and aides; and serving as a clinical instructor for assigned students.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Critical Thinking, nice to haveComplex Problem Solving, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveRegulatory Requirements, nice to havePrioritization, nice to haveComputer Proficiency, nice to haveTechnology Proficiency, nice to haveProfessional Communication, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveConflict Resolution, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveCustomer Service, nice to haveCommunity Relations, nice to haveLearning Agility, nice to have

Qualifications

Accredited Occupational Therapy Program, nice to haveOT or OLP License, nice to haveBLS Certification, nice to have2 Years Relevant Experience, nice to have

Full job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization: CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies Position Overview: Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students. Job Description: EDUCATION:

Other: Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

OT-Occupational Therapist

OR OLP-Occupational Limited Permit

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

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: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Weekend Requirements: Once a Month Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 32 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $61.91 to $86.67 / hour The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,834 open Behavioral Health jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$61.91–86.67/hr
  • California median$28–34/hr60 hourly ranges
  • US median$24–32/hr777 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $74.29/hr, is 143% above the California median midpoint ($31/hr) — in the top quarter of Behavioral Health hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 89 open Behavioral Health jobs in California and 1,834 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Behavioral Health postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (1,027 postings).
Education
679 of the 1,834 open Behavioral Health jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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