Staff Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy - Per Diem 8 Hours Day

USC Rossier Global Executive Ed.D.; Arcadia (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Arcadia seeks a Staff Occupational Therapist to deliver exceptional therapy services to patients, primarily in adult and geriatric age groups. The role involves developing treatment plans, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in occupational therapy and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Provides occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients.
• May function as clinical instructor for occupational therapy students.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients and referring physicians.
• Completes documentation and monitors therapy goals.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning.

Skills

Communication

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Education

Graduate of accredited OT program

Job description

Staff Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy - Per Diem 8 Hours Day

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Position Summary

Provides occupational therapy services as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team to patients primarily in adult and geriatric age groups with occasional, limited pediatric and adolescent patients. May function as clinical instructor for occupational therapy students.

Essential Job Functions And Core Responsibilities

• Communicates appropriately with the referring physician.
• Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately.
• Completes all required documentation.
• Continues professional development through continuing education.
• Delegates to and supervises Assistants and Aides appropriately.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assess patients and complete other clinical responsibilities from a developmental perspective.
• Develops appropriate treatment plans.
• Evaluates patients, identifying problems and defining treatment goals that are specific, objective and measurable.
• Implements treatment program using appropriate procedures/techniques according to department standards.
• Monitors the extent to which services have met therapy goals.
• May participate in clinical education for occupational therapy students.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and care.
• May participate in orientation of new staff, students and volunteers.
• Performs routine tasks necessary for maintenance of a clean, safe and efficient work area.
• Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of adolescent patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the adolescent patient.
• Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of pediatric patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the pediatric patient.
• Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the effects of aging and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the geriatric patient's needs.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization- wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation; education; departmental and interdepartmental quality control; quality improvement; and quality planning activities.
  
  

Education Minimum (Required) Graduate of accredited OT program or equivalent per California OT Board requirements Work Experience Preferred (Not required) Hospital based experience preferred. Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required)

• Current CA license as Occupational Therapist or license applicant status.
• Current BLS certification. Equal Employment Opportunity: USC Arcadia Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC Arcadia Hospital’s policy. USC Arcadia Hospital will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient safety. Pay Transparency The hourly salary rate range for this position is $39.18- $51.42. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
  
  

REQ20159552 Posted Date: 03/06/2025 Apply

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