Occupational Therapist
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Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA, US
Summary
The Occupational Therapist assesses patients with diverse diagnoses to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life.
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.
- 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 age ranges for which they meet education, experience & training.
- Patients from 0-21 years of age with CCS insurance will either be seen or have oversight by a CCS paneled therapist.
- Establishes functional goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team based on the patient's rehabilitation potential.
- Develops, implements & modifies treatment plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve established goals. Utilizes evidence-based practice as available. Incorporates patient/family/Care Partner needs, interests, & goals in the development & execution of the treatment plan.
- Provides patient/family/Care Partner/caregiver education, initiating as soon as feasible after admission. Works to ensure transfer of knowledge using a variety of techniques (i.e. teach back, demonstration, video, written handouts).
- Establishes & follows patient precautions. Observes patient responses to treatment & reports unusual occurrences. Follows handoff guidelines.
Job Requirements
Required
- Bachelor's Other 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, upon hire and
- Occupational Therapist: CA, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
- Fire Safety, within 90 Days
We provide quality, compassionate health care at more than 40 hospitals and care centers that are serving communities across California, Arizona and Nevada every minute of every day. And while not everyone may live near a major medical facility, Dignity Health is making health care more accessible by bringing resources closer to where people live and work.
In urban and rural communities alike, residents of all ages and backgrounds have access to primary care, preventive treatment, clinical support, chronic disease management, trauma services, and a host of medical and therapeutic specializations.
With several different ways to activate your search, let us help you to quickly and easily find an affordable, quality medical facility located close to where you need it, when you need it.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
We provide quality, compassionate health care at more than 40 hospitals and care centers that are serving communities across California, Arizona and Nevada every minute of every day. And while not everyone may live near a major medical facility, Dignity Health is making health care more accessible by bringing resources closer to where people live and work.
In urban and rural communities alike, residents of all ages and backgrounds have access to primary care, preventive treatment, clinical support, chronic disease management, trauma services, and a host of medical and therapeutic specializations.
With several different ways to activate your search, let us help you to quickly and easily find an affordable, quality medical facility located close to where you need it, when you need it.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
