Occupational Therapist II / Per Diem

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist II develops and delivers occupational therapy services to patients specific to age and developmental level through assessment, program planning, and provision of treatment. Provides functional supervision to occupational therapy personnel assisting in patient treatment and instruction to assigned occupational therapy interns on clinical observations and affiliations.

The Occupational Therapy department is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in inpatient, the acute rehab unit, outpatient, and multidisciplinary clinics. Per Diem OTs will participate in the evaluation and treatment of patients in the inpatient acute, acute rehab unit, and outpatient unit as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver occupational therapy services tailored to patients' age and developmental level.
• Perform assessments, program planning, and treatment provision.
• Provide functional supervision to occupational therapy personnel assisting in patient treatment.
• Instruct assigned occupational therapy interns on clinical observations and affiliations.
• Participate in the evaluation and treatment of patients in inpatient acute, acute rehab unit, and outpatient settings.

Requirements

• 1+ year full-time experience as an OT I or equivalent, treating pediatric patients.
• Experience with pediatrics and hospital-based settings preferred.
• Dysphagia/feeding experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices, as well as CHLA patient care policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Occupational Therapy (Master's degree preferred).
• Licensure by the California Board of Occupational Therapy; or successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy examination and current holder of a limited permit issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider CPR certification.

Schedule

Per Diem