Onsite Per Diem Occupational Therapist — Panorama City

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Panorama City, CA is seeking an occupational therapist to evaluate patients, establish goals, and implement therapy under supervision within Rehabilitation Services. This per diem role requires coordination with a multidisciplinary team and education for patients and families.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, regular assessment of progress, and discharge planning when maximum benefit is achieved.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program with a Bachelors or Masters and OT certification.
• Current California OT license or license eligibility.
• NPI required at hire; BLS required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and determines the extent of dysfunction.
• Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals.
• Initiates discharge planning for occupational therapy.
• Delivers OT treatment directly to patients.
• Coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate.
• Provides advice and education to patient and family.
• Documents patient management accurately and timely.
• Assesses progress and adjusts goals and treatment as needed.
• Discharges patient when maximum benefit is reached.
• May delegate portions of the treatment program to supportive personnel.

Education

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters degree with certification in occupational therapy or foreign-trained equivalent

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Panorama City, CA is seeking an occupational therapist to evaluate patients, establish goals, and implement therapy under supervision within Rehabilitation Services. This per diem role requires coordination with a multidisciplinary team and education for patients and families.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, regular assessment of progress, and discharge planning when maximum benefit is achieved.