Occupational Therapist

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

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.

Every day, you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.

To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately assesses patients of varying diagnoses & disorders requiring Occupational Therapy according to established guidelines. Age range treated includes neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, & geriatric. Staff will be assigned only to age ranges for which they meet the education, experience & training requirements.
• Patients from 0-21 years of age with CCS insurance will either be seen or have oversight by a CCS panelled therapist.
• Establishes functional goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team based on the patient's rehabilitation potential.
• Develops, implements & modifies treatment plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve established goals. Utilizes evidence-based practice as available. Incorporates patient/family/Care Partner needs, interests, & goals in the development & execution of the treatment plan.
• Provides patient/family/Care Partner/caregiver education, initiating as soon as feasible after admission. Works to ensure the transfer of knowledge using a variety of techniques (e.g., teach-back, demonstration, video, written handouts).
• Establishes & follows patient precautions. Observes patient responses to treatment & reports unusual occurrences. Follows hand-off guidelines.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy. Academic curriculum will include coursework on growth & development, gerontology & therapeutic procedures for pediatric, adolescent, adult & geriatric populations.
• New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience. Upon annual appraisal, must demonstrate participation in required external continuing education.
• CA Occupational Therapist License (CA OTL) required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Cert (AHA BLS) required.
• Fire Safety card (within 90 days of start date) required.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$52.04 - $77.42 /hour