Occupational Therapist, Per Diem, Weekends

PIH Health Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer occupational therapy modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician. The role involves coordinating and supervising COTA, OTLA, and Occupational Therapy Aide in acute care settings.

Applicants must hold a California OT license or be license-eligible, complete clinical field work in an acute care hospital, and have BLS certification. LA City Fire Card within 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• Current California Occupational Therapy license or license eligible.
• Completion of clinical field work in an acute care hospital.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) required.
• LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer occupational therapy modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Coordinate, delegate and supervise responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (COTA, OTLA, Occupational Therapy Aide).

Skills

Acute care experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

California OT license

Clinical field work in acute care hospital

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.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• One year acute care hospital experience, preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem solving skills

Required Experience

• Current California Occupational Therapy license or license eligible
• Completion of clinical field work in an acute care hospital
• Current Basic Life Support(BLS) certification for HealthcareProviderssponsored by the AmericanHeart Association.
• LA City Fire card within 6 months of employment

Address 1225 Wilshire Boulevard

Salary 58.00-58.00

Shift Days

Zip Code 90017