Description
UCLA HEALTH
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Description
Under the supervision of the department
leadership, the Per Diem Occupational Therapist is responsible for the
evaluation and treatment of patients requiring occupational therapy services in
the acute care hospital setting. Primary responsibilities include assessing
patient needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, documenting patient
care in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements, and
maintaining established productivity standards.
Key duties include:
* Performing comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations.
* Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
* Providing therapeutic interventions to support patients’ functional goals and
recovery.
* Completing timely and accurate clinical documentation.
* Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure
coordinated patient care.
* Maintaining expected productivity and quality standards.
* Participating in department and hospital initiatives as needed.
* Floating to other hospital locations to provide coverage, as required.
Salary Range: $73.82 – $92.23 per hour.
This per diem position may have the opportunity to convert to a career
Qualifications
Required
Qualifications
* Current and active California Occupational Therapist (OT) license
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart
Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
* Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
* Ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member, including sharing
knowledge, providing and receiving constructive feedback, taking initiative to
support colleagues, contributing to problem-solving efforts, and fostering a
positive learning environment
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact
professionally with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members
Preferred Qualifications
* Acute care experience preferred
Additional Information
* Candidates with more than two (2) years of relevant occupational therapy
experience may qualify for the Occupational Therapist II (OT II) title.