Occupational Therapist, Per Diem, Weekends

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy modalities and procedures as prescribed by a licensed physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.  Coordinates delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff, COTA, OTLA, and Occupational Therapy Aide.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

• One year acute care hospital experience, preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem solving skills

• Current California Occupational Therapy license or license eligible
• Completion of clinical field work in an acute care hospital
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers sponsored by the American Heart Association.
• LA City Fire card within 6 months of employment