UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/21/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. Serves as a clinical leader within area of specialty and / or across rehabilitationdisciplines. Provides expertise and guidance to rehabilitation therapists and interdisciplinary team. Recommends and supports / leads changes in department operations and methods to improve the quality and efficiency of services. Key Responsibilities:
- Researches best practices and facilitates implementation of improvements or new models of practice across the continuum of care.
- Communicates and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team; ensuring a comprehensive approach to care planning for the patient / family.
- Mentors and assists therapists in providing patients with appropriate education about their clinical condition, rehabilitation potential, treatment options, patient rights, and health management.
- Leads the implementation of new workflows, procedures and policies to improve department operations or clinical care standards and practices.
- Develops, plans, and delivers training and educational materials for rehabilitation therapists, staff and other members of the healthcare team. Mentors and assists with program development for students, interns, and therapists.
- Leads implementation and is accountable for performance improvement activities and other new program initiatives within department.
- Serves on committees and leads projects to evaluate, revise, and improve campus-wide policies, standards, and other issues pertaining to rehabilitation services.
- May supervise support personnel as allowed by discipline specific State Practice Acts including Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides as well as students.
- Provides skilled therapy intervention to patients in the designated setting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology. Licensure as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist by the State of California. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date. Five (5+) or more years of relevant experience. In-depth knowledge associated with providing evaluation, diagnosis and rehabilitation therapy services within specialty area, or across disciplines. Knowledge of applicable laws, internal policies and standards of professional conduct. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Must be able to work effectively on a team and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary clinicians.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Three plus (3+) years experience with rehab outpatient care and leadership activities. * Prior experience managing and reporting performance improvement initiatives. * Experience with EPIC development and data analytics reporting.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical..
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $140,862 - $185,851 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $67.46 - $89.01 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). |
University of California - San Diego Medical Centers
$140,862 - $185,851
Oct 17, 2026