OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Outpatient, Full Time, Day

UHS; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Palmdale, California is seeking an Occupational Therapist. This role involves evaluating and administering occupational therapy modalities as prescribed by physicians. Candidates should have relevant experience and possess a California Occupational Therapy License. The position offers competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and a challenging work environment.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus available

Competitive compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• One year experience as an occupational therapist in an acute care facility preferred.
• Current California Occupational Therapy License or eligibility letter required before employment.
• Licensing exam must be passed within 90 days if on a limited permit.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer occupational therapy modalities as prescribed.

Skills

Experience as an occupational therapist

BLS (AHA) certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services.

Position Description:

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities prescribed by a licensed physician.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience as an occupational therapist in acute care facility preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters degree with certification in occupational therapy.
• Current California Occupational Therapy License OR License eligibility letter prior to the first day of employment.
• If CA OT License Eligibility Letter recipient with a Limited Permit: licensing exam must be passed within (90) days from letter date.
• BLS (AHA) current certification

Benefits

• **SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE**
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits.uhsguest.com

EEO Statement

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