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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 disabilities

The 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:

• Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program is required.
• Doctorate Degree Completion of formal occupational therapy education is preferred.

License required:

• Valid and current CPR certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Valid and current license as an OT in the state of California

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 Diem
Department: Occupational Therapy-I/P
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Therapy/Rehab
Job Specialty: Occupational Therapy
Position Type: Per Diem
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$59.50 - $60.49