Staff Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy - Per Diem 8 hours Days (8:00AM to 4:30PM)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist for per diem 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) in a non-union, non-exempt role. The position serves primarily adult and geriatric patients with occasional pediatric/adolescent cases and includes supervision of aides and participation in multidisciplinary care.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, documenting thoroughly, and contributing to continuing education and

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited OT program per California OT Board requirements
• Current CA license as Occupational Therapist or license applicant status
• Current BLS certification
• Hospital-based experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicates appropriately with the referring physician and patients.
• Completes all required documentation.
• Develops appropriate treatment plans.
• Evaluates patients and defines measurable goals.
• Implements treatment using department standards.
• Monitors progress toward therapy goals.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• May orient new staff, students, and volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Supervision

Education/teaching

QA/Performance Improvement

Education

OT degree / California license

Job description

Staff Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy - Per Diem 8 hours Days (8:00AM to 4:30PM) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

Arcadia, CA

Job ID REQ20180703

Category Keck Medicine of USC

Posted Date 09/14/2026

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Minimum (Required) Graduate of accredited OT program or equivalent per California OT Board requirements Preferred (Not required) Work Experience Minimum (Required) 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.

Preferred (Not required) 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 .

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.