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Occupational Therapist

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

#Rehabilitation #Occupational Therapy #Acute Care #Patient Evaluation #Pediatric Care #AHA BLS #Gerontology #Level II Trauma Center #Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center

Quick overview

Assess diverse patient populations to develop and implement treatment plans that help them regain independence in daily activities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain thorough documentation for a high volume of patients.

Requirements summary

Requires a degree from an approved Occupational Therapy school and a valid California Occupational Therapist License. Must hold an AHA Basic Life Support certification and obtain a Fire Safety card within 90 days.

bachelor degreePatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EvaluationSensory IntegrationPatient MotivationOrthopedic RehabilitationNeurological RehabilitationCancer Recovery Care

Job description

Where You’ll Work 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.
It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
One Community.
One Mission.
One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.
Every day, you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations.
You will be expected to 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.
Job Requirements 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 required.
New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience.
Upon annual appraisal must demonstrate participation in external continuing education required.
CA Occupational Therapist License (CA OTL) required.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Cert (AHA BLS) required.
Fire Safety card (within 90 Days from Start Date) required.

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