Occupational Therapist- The Rehab Hospital

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.

You'll 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.

Appropriately assesses patients of varying diagnoses & disorders requiring Occupational Therapy according to established guidelines. Age range treated includes neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, & geriatric. Staff will be assigned only to age ranges for which they meet the education, experience & training requirements.

Patients from 0-21 years of age with CCS insurance will either be seen or have oversight by a CCS panelled therapist.

Establishes functional goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team based on the patient's rehabilitation potential.

Works to ensure the transfer of knowledge using a variety of techniques (e.g., teach-back, demonstration, video, written handouts).

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.

CA Occupational Therapist License (CA OTL) required.

Fire Safety card (within 90 days of start date) required.

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. One Community.