Sr Occupational Therapist

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,106 - 111,723; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a Sr. Occupational Therapist to provide in-home therapy services in Los Angeles, California. The role requires you to assess and develop individualized treatment plans for physically disabled patients.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical expertise, strong assessment skills, and excellent communication for patient education. A sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years as a practicing Occupational Therapist required for part-time/full-time staff.
• Advanced clinical expertise in a specialized area for part-time/full-time staff.
• Documentation of continuing education or experience must be presented.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients of varying diagnoses & disorders requiring Occupational Therapy.
• Establish functional goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Develop and modify treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Treatment planning

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in Occupational Therapy

CA Occupational Therapist (CA OT License)

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Sr. Occupational Therapist, you will provide essential in‑home occupational therapy services under a physician's orders. Your role involves evaluating home safety, assessing functional needs, and implementing tailored treatment to promote independence. You will evaluate home safety, assess the functional needs of physically disabled patients, and then develop, plan, and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment procedures. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong assessment, treatment planning, and implementation skills for in‑home care. Excellent communication for patient education and a commitment to promoting independence and safety are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Appropriately assess patients of varying diagnoses & disorders requiring Occupational Therapy according to established guidelines. Age range treated includes pediatric, adolescent, adult, & geriatric. Staff will be assigned only age ranges for which they meet the education, experience & training.
• Patients aged 0-21 with CCS insurance will either be seen by CCS paneled therapists or have oversight by a CCS paneled therapist.
• Establish functional goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team based on the patient's rehabilitation potential.
• Develop, implement & modify treatment plan in collaboration with interdisciplinary team to achieve established goals. Utilize evidence‑based practice as available. Incorporate patient/family/Care Partner needs, interests & goals in the development & execution of the treatment plan.
• Provide patient/family/Care Partner/caregiver education, initiating as soon as feasible after admission. Work to ensure transfer of knowledge using a variety of techniques (teach back, demonstration, video, written handouts).
• Establish/follow patient precautions. Observe patient's response to treatment & report unusual occurrences. Follow hand‑off guidelines.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Must have minimum 10 years as a practicing OT, for part‑time/full‑time staff, including demonstrated teaching responsibilities & evidence of continuing education required; casual per diem staff minimum of 2 years experience required.
• Part‑time/full‑time staff must demonstrate advanced clinical expertise in a specialized area required.
• New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience required.
• Upon annual appraisal, must demonstrate participation in external continuing education or experience required.
• CA Occupational Therapist (CA OT License) required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) required.
• Fire Safety (within 90 Days of start date) required.

Sign‑On Bonus

Sign‑On Bonus available.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394‑bed acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission‑certified Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

Pay Range

\$54.52 – \$81.10 per hour