Occupational Therapist 1, 2 or 3 - Outpatient Neuro

University of California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California seeks an occupational therapist to provide direct care across diagnoses, including traumatic brain injury, concussion, epilepsy, and dysautonomia. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, treatment, and documentation, with potential involvement in BrainSport and research activities.

The role may require rotation between clinical settings and participation in program development or quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Current and active California OT license.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• BLS certification through AHA or ARC.
• Minimum 1 year experience with neurological diagnoses (TBI, concussion, epilepsy, headache, dysautonomia) in adolescents and adults.
• Research experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as needed.
• More than 2 years of experience qualifies for OT 2 title.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy care for patients with various diagnoses.
• Assess and document patient status and progress; maintain productivity and complete special assignments.
• Potentially mentor OT students and participate in BrainSport multidisciplinary teams.
• Rotate between clinical areas/clinics as needed; participate in program development or quality improvement.

Skills

Active California OT license

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Tools

BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

Job description

Description

Primary functions are to provide applicable occupational therapy care for patients with various diagnoses. Major duties include: patient evaluation, patient treatment, documentation requirements, maintains expected productivity levels (including special assignments). Applicant should have minimum 1 year experience working with patients with traumatic brain injury, concussion, epilepsy, headache and dysautonomia in both adolescent and adult populations. The primary function is patient care, unless otherwise specified. Research may be required and some experience with research is highly recommended. May provide mentorship to occupational therapy students. Applicant may also be a part of the BrainSport program which includes being a part of a multidisciplinary team along with patient care duties. May be required to rotate between clinical areas/clinics. Program development or quality improvement projects may be required.

Pay Range $56.18 - $73.99 /hour

Qualifications

• Current and active California Occupational Therapist (OT) license
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Minimum 1 year experience working with patients with neurological diagnosis, specifically traumatic brain injury, concussion, epilepsy, headache and dysautonomia in adolescent and adult populations.
• Research experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as needed
• More than 2 years of experience qualifies for OT 2 title