UCLA Health

Occupational Therapist, Limited Appointment (6 months) - Outpatient

UCLA Health Los Angeles, CA

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.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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