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Occupational Therapist, Limited Appointment (6 months) - Outpatient
UCLA Health • Los Angeles, CA 90006 • Posted 3 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $47.11-$62.05/hr • Temporary • Mid Level
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UCLA Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist with a strong background in Pediatric rehabilitation, including developmental delay and feeding therapy, to provide occupational therapy care for patients with various diagnoses in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The role involves patient evaluation and treatment, electronic medical record documentation, maintaining productivity levels, and participating in special projects and duties as assigned. The primary focus is on patient care.
Responsibilities
- Provide applicable occupational therapy care for patients with various diagnoses in an outpatient setting.
- Perform patient evaluation and treatment.
- Document in the electronic medical record.
- Maintain expected productivity levels, including special assignments.
- Participate in special projects and duties as assigned.
- Provide patient care as the primary function, unless otherwise specified.
Qualifications
Required
- California Occupational Therapy License or eligibility to work as such.
- Experience with Pediatric conditions necessary to successfully navigate this position.
- Advanced Practice certification - Swallowing Assessment.
- Current BCLS Certificate.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a collaborative team.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Skill in making appropriate and effective decisions based on needs of the patient, priorities of the department, and the Medical Center and Department Policies and Procedures.
- Ability to establish an appropriate treatment plan, select appropriate treatment techniques, assess the results based upon synthesis of all available information, and the patients' functional goals, with changes in the plan and timely discharge as indicated.
- Ability to safely perform repetitive bending, stooping, sitting, squatting, walking, standing during 8-10 hr. day.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without equipment, transfer patients, and push wheelchairs up to 500 feet.
- Ability to assign and supervise the performance of appropriate treatment within the technical and legal capabilities of support personnel.
About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is a leading healthcare system in Southern California, comprising 4 hospitals and over 260 clinics, offering a wide range of primary and specialty care services. The organization is dedicated to providing top-notch patient care, conducting innovative research, and training future healthcare professionals, consistently ranking among the top hospitals in the U.S. for over three decades. With a focus on cutting-edge treatments and advancements in various medical specialties, UCLA Health aims to deliver exceptional medical care and lead the way in healthcare innovation.
Full Job Description
Seeking an Occupational Therapist with strong background and clinical expertise in Pediatric rehabilitation including developmental delay and feeding therapy. Primary functions are to provide applicable occupational therapy care for patients with various diagnoses in a fast paced outpatient setting. Major duties include: patient evaluation and treatment, electronic medical record documentation, maintain expected productivity levels (including special assignments), special projects and duties as assigned. The primary function is patient care, unless otherwise specified.
Salary
range: $47.11-$62.05 Hourly
Qualifications
+ California Occupational Therapy License or eligibility to work as such.
+ Experience with Pediatric conditions necessary to successfully navigate this position.
+ Advanced Practice certification - Swallowing Assessment.
+ Current BCLS Certificate.
+ Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously as well as part of a collaborative team.
+ Ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Skill in making appropriate and effective decisions based on needs of the patient, priorities of the department, and the Medical Center and Department Policies and Procedures. Demonstrates ability to establish an appropriate treatment plan, select appropriate treatment techniques, assess the results based upon synthesis of all available information, and the patients' functional goals, with changes in the plan and timely discharge as indicated.
+ Ability to safely perform repetitive bending, stooping, sitting, squatting, walking, standing during 8-10 hr. day. Normal duties involve lifting (up to 35 pounds without equipment), transferring patients, and pushing wheelchairs up to 500 feet.
+ Ability to assign and supervise the performance of appropriate treatment within the technical and legal capabilities of support personnel.More than 2 years of experience qualifies for OT 2 title.
+ More than 2 years of experience qualifies for OT 2 title.
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
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