Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Providence•Torrance, CA

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist is a licensed professional responsible for maintaining professional and ethical practice standards in accordance with regulatory agencies and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The role requires proficient clinical knowledge and skill in providing and initiating treatment programs for individuals with physical impairments. Working collaboratively with a care team, the Occupational Therapist assesses patients’ needs and identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions. Care is provided to pediatric, adolescent, young, middle-aged, and older adult patients. The position is with Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance Hospital, whose culture emphasizes patient-focused, whole-person care, understanding, commitment, mutual respect, and empowering caregivers. Providence describes its benefits as designed to support employees and their families in well-being, professional growth, and financial security.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a certificate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
California Occupational Therapist License upon hire.
National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with a certificate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
CHT or HTC and PAM upon hire for Hand Therapists.
One year of experience in an adult physical disability setting.

Responsibilities

Maintain professional and ethical practice standards in accordance with regulatory agencies and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Provide and initiate treatment programs for individuals with physical impairments.
Collaboratively assess patients’ needs.
Identify and initiate appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
Provide care to pediatric, adolescent, young, middle-aged, and older adult patients.