Acute Care Occupational Therapist: Restore Function

PIH Health Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer occupational therapy modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician. The role involves coordinating and supervising COTA, OTLA, and Occupational Therapy Aide in acute care settings.

Applicants must hold a California OT license or be license-eligible, complete clinical field work in an acute care hospital, and have BLS certification. LA City Fire Card within 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• Current California Occupational Therapy license or license eligible.
• Completion of clinical field work in an acute care hospital.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) required.
• LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer occupational therapy modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Coordinate, delegate and supervise responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (COTA, OTLA, Occupational Therapy Aide).

Skills

Acute care experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

California OT license

Clinical field work in acute care hospital

Job description

PIH Health Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer occupational therapy modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician. The role involves coordinating and supervising COTA, OTLA, and Occupational Therapy Aide in acute care settings.

Applicants must hold a California OT license or be license-eligible, complete clinical field work in an acute care hospital, and have BLS certification. LA City Fire Card within 6 months is required.