Occupational Therapist, Per Diem - Acute Care

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in an acute care hospital setting under department leadership. You will assess needs, develop plans, and document care in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Key duties include comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment plans, and therapeutic interventions to support patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in California (OT).
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC is required.
• Acute care experience is preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• >2 years of experience may qualify for OT 2 title.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide interventions to support functional goals and recovery.
• Complete timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Participate in department and hospital initiatives.
• Floating to other locations for coverage as needed.

Skills

Team player

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

CA OT license

Job description

Description

Under the supervision of the department leadership, the Per Diem Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients requiring occupational therapy services in the acute care hospital setting. Primary responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, documenting patient care in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements, and maintaining established productivity standards.

Key duties include:

• Performing comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations.
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Providing therapeutic interventions to support patients' functional goals and recovery.
• Completing timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintaining expected productivity and quality standards.
• Participating in department and hospital initiatives as needed.
• Floating to other hospital locations to provide coverage, as required.

Salary Range: $73.82 - $92.23 per hour.

This per diem position may have the opportunity to convert to a career

Qualifications

• CA OT license
• BLS from AHA or ARC
• Acute care experience preferred
• Ability to work as a member of the team, including sharing knowledge, giving and receiving feedback, taking initiative to assist others, problem-solving, and providing an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• More than 2 years of experience qualifies for the OT 2 title.