Lead Occupational Therapist - Pain Management Rehab Program

Lead Occupational Therapist

Lead Occupational Therapist at Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Fullerton, CA. This position is PD and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.

Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, CA was designated as a Magnet organization in 2015 and 2020 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In April 2025, Providence St. Jude Medical Center is applying for redesignation.

In addition, we are recognized as a top regional hospital in 9 types of care by U.S. News & World Report and listed among the top 20 in Newsweek's America's Best-In-State Hospitals for California, is celebrated for its excellence in surgical and clinical care by Healthgrades.

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager and consultative supervision of the Occupational Therapy Practice Manager, the Senior Clinician in Occupational Therapy is responsible for providing quality care for patients receiving occupational therapy services, including detailed or specialty evaluation, assessment, treatment planning, goal setting, treatment implementation, discharge planning to transition the patient toward maximum independence. This Occupational Therapist must complete documentation according to professional and facility standards. The Senior Clinician participates in formal mentoring of other staff, has an active role in program development and makes recommendations and decisions that fit within patient's and facility's resources. The Senior Clinician in Occupational Therapy follows an individualized performance development plan to maintain current and competent in critical areas and support program goals, hospital goals and objectives, hospital functions and philosophy.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued they're invaluable. Join our team at St. Jude Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy professional program. Or
• Comparable education approved by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• California Occupational Therapist License upon hire
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
• 5 years Experience as a practicing therapist, preferably in physical rehabilitation, including 3 years in specialty area.
• Served as a Clinical Instructor for interns and students and participated in presenting in-services to students.
• Completed a project or special assignment that expanded beyond the program (i.e. related to the ministry and/or community).
• Participated in at least one community service event in the last year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• AOTA and OTAC membership upon hire

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Organization

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.