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 Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services.

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.

Required Skills

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

Required Experience

• Current California Occupational Therapy license or license eligible
• Completion of clinical field work in an acute care hospital

CERTIFICATION:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers sponsored by the American Heart Association. LA City Fire card within 6 months of employment

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