Impactful Occupational Therapist – Restore Independence

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and perform daily activities in a hospital setting.

The role involves assessing diverse patient groups, developing treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and conducting evaluations. Candidates must hold CA OT licensure and BLS certification; Fire Safety within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's graduate from an approved school of Occupational Therapy.
• CA Occupational Therapist License (CA OTL) required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) required.
• Fire Safety card within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients with varying diagnoses for Occupational Therapy; age range neonatal to geriatric.
• Develops functional goals with the interdisciplinary team and creates/adjusts treatment plans.
• Provides education to patient, family, and caregivers post-admission.
• Follows patient precautions and documents responses to treatment.
• Collates progress and communicates hand-off information per guidelines.
• Maintains thorough documentation and collaborates with teams for high-volume patient care.

Skills

CA OTL license

BLS certification

Fire Safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and perform daily activities in a hospital setting.

The role involves assessing diverse patient groups, developing treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and conducting evaluations. Candidates must hold CA OT licensure and BLS certification; Fire Safety within 90 days is required.