Occupational Therapist - Acute Care, Burn/Wound Unit

27000

UCLA West Valley Medical Center is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation Services team in an acute care hospital setting. This role supports patients in the Burn Unit and throughout the hospital and offers the opportunity to work within a respected academic health system while making a meaningful impact on patient recovery and independence.

Position Overview

The Occupational Therapist provides age-appropriate occupational therapy services to patients with a wide range of diagnoses in an acute care and burn unit environment. This position is primarily focused on direct patient care and requires flexibility to rotate across clinical areas as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions
• Develop, implement, and update individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
• Provide skilled therapy interventions to improve functional performance and patient independence
• Accurately complete all required clinical documentation in a timely manner
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, progress, and functional goals
• Rotate across assigned clinical areas as departmental needs require
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage

Salary: $53.50 - $68.45 hourly 

Required Qualifications

• Current California Occupational Therapist license
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• Acute care experience
• Burn unit experience, including burns and/or wound rehabilitation

A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES

Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.

If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:

? Clinical Lab & Pathology

? Imaging

? Pharmacy

? Phlebotomy

? Rehab

? Respiratory Therapy

? Social Work

No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.