OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Per Diem, Varied

Job Opportunity At Palmdale Regional Medical Center

Palmdale Regional Medical Center, opened in 2010, is a 184-bed acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. It is one of Southern California's newest hospitals and features all-private patient rooms. Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations. Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services.

Position Description

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of occupational therapy modalities prescribed by a licensed physician.

Qualifications

Job Duties/Requirements:

• One (1) year experience as an occupational therapist in acute care facility preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters degree with certification in occupational therapy.
• Current California Occupational Therapy License OR License eligibility letter prior to the first day of employment.
• If CA OT License Eligibility Letter recipient with a Limited Permit: licensing exam must be passed within (90) days from letter date.
• BLS (AHA) current certification.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

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