Occupational Therapist II / Per Diem

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist II to develop and deliver pediatric OT services by assessment, program planning and treatment. The role includes supervising OT personnel and instructing interns within CHLA’s inpatient and outpatient settings.

The candidate should have pediatric hospital experience, with dysphagia/feeding experience preferred, and hold CA OT licensure or NBCOT with permit. BLS CPR is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year full-time pediatric OT experience.
• Hospital-based experience preferred.
• Dysphagia/feeding experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy principles and CHLA policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver OT services to pediatric patients by assessment and treatment.
• Provide program planning and supervision to OT personnel.
• Instruct OT interns on clinical observations and affiliations.
• Participate in evaluation and treatment across inpatient, acute rehab, and outpatient units.
• Per Diem OT staff may support inpatient acute, acute rehab, and outpatient units as needed.

Skills

Pediatric OT experience

Hospital-based experience

Dysphagia/feeding experience

OT principles & CHLA policies

Assessment & treatment planning

Education

Masters preferred

California OT licensure or NBCOT with permit

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Schedule:

Per Diem

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. The Occupational Therapy department is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in inpatient, the acute rehab unit, outpatient and multidisciplinary clinics. Per Diem OT’s will participate in the evaluation and treatment of patients in the inpatient acute, acute rehab unit and outpatient unit as needed.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

1+ year full time experience as an OT I, or equivalent, treating pediatric patients. Experience with pediatrics and hospital based experience preferred. Dysphagia/feeding 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 (Masters degree preferred). Licensure by the California Board of Occupational Therapy; or successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy examination and current holder of limited permit issued by California Board of Occupational Therapy. Current American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider CPR certification.