NICU Occupational Therapist II

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is seeking an Occupational Therapist II to provide pediatric occupational therapy services, assess patients, plan and deliver treatment, and tailor interventions to each developmental level.

The role includes supervising OT staff and guiding interns during clinical observations and affiliations. NICU and hospital-based experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Occupational Therapy.
• Certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy or eligibility for certification.
• Licensure by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers occupational therapy services tailored to age and developmental level.
• Performs assessments, plans programs, and provides treatment.
• Provides functional supervision to OT personnel assisting in patient treatment.
• Instructs OT interns on clinical observations and affiliations.

Skills

NICU experience

Pediatric OT experience

Clinical supervision

Program planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

OT degree

NBCOT certification or eligibility

CA OT licensure

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Schedule: Days, exempt

Purpose Statement/Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist II develops and delivers occupational therapy services to patients specific to age and developmental level by assessment, program planning, provision of treatment. Provides functional supervision to occupational therapy personnel assisting in patient treatment. Provides instruction to assigned occupational therapy interns on clinical observations and affiliations.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

• NICCU experience preferred.
• 1+ year full time experience as an OT I, or equivalent, treating pediatric patients.
• Hospital based experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices and CHLA patient care policies and procedures.

Education/ Licensure/ Certifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Occupational Therapy.
• Certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy or eligibility for certification.
• Licensure by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider CPR certification.