Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description

Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience!

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 10 hour shifts

Schedule: 8 shifts per two week pay period. Two weekend shifts required per month.

Support and assist the development of the Rehabilitation Program area(s) assigned and for the provision of occupational therapy services. Rehabilitation Services at Desert Regional Medical Center may include the provision of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and recreational therapy to patients on Acute units, Acute Rehab, the Skilled Nursing Facility, and in the Out-Patient Program. These programs provide services to include wound care, orthopedic, medical, medical-surgical, and neuro-rehab. Occupational therapy services will be provided to infants, children, adolescents, adults and the geriatric population as indicated by qualified therapists. The therapist will be involved in multidisciplinary case conferences and discharge planning for patients of all ages treated at Desert Regional Medical Center.

Responsibilities

Department Specific Duties:

Evaluate and implement plan of treatment under the supervision of the Physician to ensure timely provision of Physical Therapy services. Responsible for cost efficiency and quality of rehab services provided.

Demonstrated competence through direct observation during assessment, treatment and care of patients as evidenced by the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs as it relates to age-specific criteria, knowledge of growth and development, and the understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Attend 1 outside seminar, which may include healthcare related college curriculum. Provide 1 educational in service to peers per Seminar attended. (CEU or College Credit).

Document accurately, clearly, legibly, timely (the day and time of treatment) within the scope of practice. This will include evaluations, progress notes, reports and calls to Physicians, prescription updates, checking for authorization approvals prior to treatment and accurate charges, completing all necessary chart information to ensure accurate information for care and reimbursement. Therapists will attend and participate in care plan, daily, weekly and, discharge planning meetings and rounds as required on the unit served.

Consistently completes all necessary and required documentation as it pertains to TJC guidelines.

Independent peer review of random patient charts to ensure/document adherence to scope of practice in regards to documentation. (Forms to be submitted monthly to Rehab Manager/Director).

Demonstrates consistent active clinical supervisory role to PTA/COTA/Aides as required.

Collaborates with peers and subordinates in a professional manner.

Meet productivity standard for primary cost center.

Proactively assists in other rehab departments (those not your primary cost center) to ensure overall decrease in overtime/registry usage.

Give at least two in services on issues pertaining to rehabilitation to improve the clinical strength of the department and impact program development.

Provide two or more in services in regards to pertinent patient related information to expand knowledge base of staff and enhance/expand department programs.

Actively pursue courses to increase knowledge in area of need for hospital.

Promote quality patient care by monitoring and implementing change through the Performance Improvement Program.

Qualifications

Required:

• Valid California Occupational Therapy license
• Documentation of eligibility for valid California Occupational Therapy license
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Required

Preferred:

• Experienced in the supervision of OTA's and Rehab Aides
• 1 Year experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist

About Us

Embark on a rewarding career with Desert Regional Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

About the Team

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

Job Info

• Job Identification View phone number on click.appcast.io
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 07/27/2026, 05:59 PM
• Degree Level Master's Degree (18 years)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Desert Regional Medical Center (On-site)
• Assignment Category Full Time
• Pay Range $42.93 - $66.52 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience