Occupational Therapist

Northridge Hospital Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

47d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. Every day, you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients. To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy.
• Academic curriculum will include coursework on growth & development, gerontology & therapeutic procedures for pediatric, adolescent, adult & geriatric populations required.
• New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience.
• Upon annual appraisal must demonstrate participation in external continuing education required.
• CA Occupational Therapist License (CA OTL) required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Cert (AHA BLS) required.
• Fire Safety card (within 90 Days from Start Date) required.

Nice To Haves

• Flexible
• Adaptable
• Exceptionally organized
• Personable, motivating team player

Responsibilities

• Assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.)
• Develop treatment plans
• Conduct evaluations/re-evaluations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Document thoroughly
• Provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level