Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Providence Health & Services; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 67,502 - 104,697; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Providence Health & Services in California seeks a Staff Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer medically prescribed occupational therapy programs within the hospital setting.

You will help patients regain maximum function after disease or injury, and may mentor staff and students while contributing to department performance improvement, infection control, and safety education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care, skilled nursing facility, outpatient, and/or subacute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer medically prescribed occupational therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability.

Education

Graduate of the American Occupational Therapy Association training program

Environmental orientation within 30 days of hire

California occupational therapist license

National provider BLS – American Heart Association

Job description

Description

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy programs in the hospital to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. Assists patient to reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capacities. Performs administrative duties and participates in department performance improvement, infection control, and safety and education programs. The staff occupational therapist also assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by occupational therapist assistants and may be assigned to orient staff and students and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.

Qualifications

• Graduate of the American Occupational Therapy Association training program.
• Environmental orientation within 30 days of hire.
• California occupational therapist license.
• National provider BLS – American Heart Association.
• Experience in acute care, skilled nursing facility, outpatient, and/or subacute care settings.

Benefits

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health‑issues leave, voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and more.

Compensation

Pay range: $48.79 – $75.74 per hour. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.