Job Description
Job Location: Hospital - Loma Linda, CA 92354
Salary Range: $55.00 - $60.64 Hourly
Job Shift: DayJob
Summary:
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing evidence-based occupational therapy interventions for infants, children, and young adults within Totally Kids (Acute, Subacute, Outpatient & Circlebrook).
The Occupational Therapist collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, nurses, physical and speech therapists, respiratory therapists, and case managers—to promote each patient’s ability to participate in meaningful daily activities and maximize independence in self-care, play, and school-related tasks. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse pediatric population, including those with complex medical conditions, neuromuscular disorders, developmental delays, post-surgical needs, and traumatic injuries.
It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the organization strategic plan, the goals and direction of the quality assurance performance improvement process, and activities.
Qualifications Requirements:
- Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Current California Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license
- Current CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association)
Preferred:
- Minimum of one (1) year of pediatric occupational therapy experience in a pediatric, hospital or rehabilitation setting
- Experience working with ventilator-dependent, medically fragile, and technology-assisted pediatric populations
- Skilled in splinting, feeding interventions, and adaptive equipment use
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) documentation systems
Knowledge/Skill:
- Solid understanding of pediatric development, sensory integration, and rehabilitation principles
- Knowledge of CMS conditions of participation, CDPH state regulations, CCS, and TJC (hospital, nursing care center, and laboratory) accreditation requirements as applicable to job
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications as applicable to job
- Possess strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Works responsibly in a team environment as well as independently
- Manages confidential information effectively and appropriately
