Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Acute Care, West Hills

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health West Hills is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a per diem role in an acute care hospital setting. The position supports patients across the hospital and requires working every other Sunday.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration within UCLA's academic health system, with emphasis on recovery and independence for adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

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

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

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

UCLA Health West Hills is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a per diem role in an acute care hospital setting. The position supports patients across the hospital and requires working every other Sunday.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration within UCLA's academic health system, with emphasis on recovery and independence for adult and geriatric patients.