Occupational Therapist-Per Diem Days

Southwest Healthcare; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k with match

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated occupational therapist to join its acute care OT team. You will evaluate patients, plan treatments, and administer OT modalities under physician prescriptions, delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires CA OT licensure or eligibility, BLS certification, and a minimum of one year in acute care. Join a supportive team within the Southwest Healthcare network offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in an acute care OT setting.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program with OT certification.
• Current California OT license or eligibility letter prior to start.
• BLS (AHA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer OT modalities prescribed by a physician.
• Deliver patient-centered OT services to acute care patients.
• Collaborate with care teams to support functional outcomes.

Skills

Occupational therapy

BLS (AHA)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

California Occupational Therapy License

Job description

Responsibilities

Opened in 2010, 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 is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

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. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers

Position Description

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

Qualifications

Job Duties/Responsibilities Requirements:

• 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

This opportunity offers the following:

• **SIGN-ON BONUS AVAIALBLE**
• 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

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.