Per Diem Acute Care Occupational Therapist

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA West Valley Medical Center is seeking a licensed Per diem Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation Services team in an acute care hospital setting. The role involves working every other Sunday and serving patients across the hospital to support recovery and independence.

The Occupational Therapist provides age-appropriate services, focusing on direct patient care, with potential rotations across clinical areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Current California Occupational Therapist license.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Provide skilled therapy interventions to improve functional performance and patient independence.
• Accurately complete all required clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, progress, and functional goals.

Skills

Licensed California OT

BLS Certification

Graduate of accredited OT program

Job description

UCLA West Valley Medical Center is seeking a licensed Per diem Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation Services team in an acute care hospital setting. The role involves working every other Sunday and serving patients across the hospital to support recovery and independence.

The Occupational Therapist provides age-appropriate services, focusing on direct patient care, with potential rotations across clinical areas as needed.