Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica, CA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team in the hospital setting. You will assess and treat patients on the occupational therapy caseload and ensure high-quality care.

Key duties include patient evaluation, delivering therapy, documenting outcomes, and maintaining productivity. A CA OT license and BLS are required; we value teamwork and excellent communication in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Current and active California Occupational Therapist (OT) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC.
• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients and a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients on the occupational therapy caseload in the hospital setting.
• Complete patient evaluation, deliver therapy, and meet documentation requirements.
• Maintain expected productivity levels and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Patient interaction

Problem solving

Education

California OT license

Accredited OT program

Job description

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Friday, and Saturday, and 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Posted Date

06/30/2026

Salary Range: $56.18 - 60.47 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

31433

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

At UCLA Health, our comprehensive team of highly skilled and compassionate rehab professionals is giving new life to thousands of people every year. We do it by transforming our passion for life into leading-edge rehab advancements and achievements. Join us and make a vital contribution to others’ lives.

In this role, you'll be responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients on the occupational therapy caseload in the hospital setting. Major duties include: patient evaluation, patient treatment, meeting documentation requirements, and maintaining expected productivity levels.

Salary Range: $56.18-$73.99 Hourly

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current and active California Occupational Therapist (OT) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member, including sharing knowledge, providing and receiving constructive feedback, taking initiative to support colleagues, contributing to problem-solving efforts, and fostering a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

• Candidates with more than two (2) years of relevant occupational therapy experience may qualify for the Occupational Therapist II (OT II) title.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.