Occupational Therapist – Pediatrics, Per Diem

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 193,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for outpatient pediatric rehabilitation. The role involves evaluating and treating children with developmental delays and feeding therapy needs, with documentation in EMR and a focus on productivity in a fast-paced clinic.

The position offers variable 10-hour shifts, per diem staff employment, and salary opportunities in a competitive hourly range, with potential for career conversion.

Qualifications

• Licensed occupational therapist with pediatric rehabilitation expertise.
• Experience in developmental delay and feeding therapy.
• Outpatient setting with high productivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT care for pediatric patients.
• Conduct patient evaluations and treatments.
• Document in EMR and maintain productivity.
• Participate in special projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Pediatric rehabilitation

Documentation (EMR)

Productivity

Education

OT degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Work Location Los Angeles,CA Job #32172 Work Hours variable 10 hour shifts Monday to Thursday 8am – 7pm or Friday 7am – 6pm based on clinic need Employment Type 6 – Staff- Per Diem Duration Indefinite Salary Range $83.04-92.23 Hourly Posted Date August 20, 2026 Bargaining Unit UPTE – HX

Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

Description

Seeking an Occupational Therapist with a strong background and clinical expertise in Pediatric rehabilitation, including developmental delay and feeding therapy. Primary functions are to provide applicable occupational therapy care for patients with various diagnoses in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Major duties include: patient evaluation and treatment, electronic medical record documentation, maintaining expected productivity levels (including special assignments), special projects, and duties as assigned. The primary function is patient care, unless otherwise specified. Salary Range: $73.82 – $92.23 per hour. May convert to career.