Occupational Therapist, Per Diem, Weekends

SilkRoad; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health in the Los Angeles area is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate functional abilities, develop treatment plans, and administer therapy modalities as prescribed by a physician to restore function and prevent disability after injury or illness.

The role involves coordinating and supervising supportive staff, including Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Licensed Therapists Assistants, and Occupational Therapy Aides, ensuring adherence to care standards and patient

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer occupational therapy modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Coordinate and supervise staff including COTA, OTLA, and Occupational Therapy Aide.

Job description

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy modalities and procedures as prescribed by a licensed physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Coordinates delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff, COTA, OTLA, and Occupational Therapy Aide.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.orgor follow us on Facebook,Twitter, or Instagram.