Occupational Therapist - Acute Therapy - Per Diem

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our fifth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!What will you be doing in this role?As a per diem Occupational Therapist in Acute Therapy at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, you will assist in performing evaluations, demonstrate appropriate treatment interventions and strategies & Complete discharge planning for patients.The per diem Occupational Therapist in our acute therapy will assist in evaluating and treats patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician. Provides patient care consistent with Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics. Provides care while maintaining safety of the environment, utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilitiesThe Therapist-Per Diem is considered employed on an at-will basis with no guarantee of scheduled hours. Scheduling is done based on staffing need and availability. The Therapist-Per Diem staff member is expected to be available a minimum of 16 hours per month.Education:

Bachelor's Degree Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program is required.

Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program is preferred.

Doctorate Degree Completion of formal occupational therapy education is preferred.

License required:

Valid and current license as an OT in the state of California

Valid and current CPR certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)

Experience required:

Experience in acute care is required; at least one year preferred.

Physical demands:

Able to push, pull, lift up to 100 lbs on an intermittent basis; able to bend,stoop, sit, stand and walk without restrictions.

Working Title: Occupational Therapist - Acute Therapy - Per DiemDepartment: Occupational Therapy-I/PBusiness Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category: Therapy/RehabJob Specialty: Occupational TherapyPosition Type: Per DiemShift Length: 8 hour shiftShift Type: DayBase Pay: $59.50 - $60.49Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.