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Occupational Therapist

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

#Evaluation #Assessment #Fire Safety #Acute Care #Treatment Planning #Interdisciplinary Teams #Trauma Center #Stroke Center #Intervention #Occupational Therapist #Cancer Care #Women's Health

Other On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 2 months agoCloses Mar 18

Location

Los Angeles, California

Quick overview

The Occupational Therapist will provide high-quality therapy services including patient assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation. Key duties involve conducting thorough evaluations, developing customized treatment plans, monitoring progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an approved Occupational Therapy school and hold a current Occupational Therapist (OT License). Required certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS), with Fire Safety required within 90 days of starting.

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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 Degree required.
Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy holding a baccalaureate degree or higher.
Academic curriculum will include coursework on growth & development, gerontology & therapeutic procedures for pediatric, adolescent, adult & geriatric populations.
New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience.
Upon annual appraisal, must demonstrate participation in external continuing education required.
Occupational Therapist (OT License) required.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) required.
Fire Safety (within 90 Days of start date) required.