Keck Medicine of USC
Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country.
Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties.
Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in eight specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospitals rankings.
Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy - Part Time 10 Hour Days (FIXED TERM)
Apply Keck Medicine of USC Hospital Glendale, CaliforniaTo develop and implement occupational therapy services and direct patient care in coordination with the interdisciplinary team and in compliance with organizational goals and appropriate regulatory agencies.
Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapy Coordinator, provides occupational therapy care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with various diagnoses. Major duties include patient evaluation and treatment planning for effective patient outcomes , problem resolution, patient care documentation, attendance at patient care related meetings, delegation of duties to support personnel, participation as a member of a team, maintenance of an appropriate level of productivity, participation in performance improvement activities. Must demonstrate knowledge of current practice in the field of Occupational Therapy, effective verbal and written communication skills, and mature and sound judgment. After one year of experience, serves as a clinical instructor for Level I and Level II Occupational Therapy interns.
Minimum Education: Graduation from an Occupational Therapy curriculum with Bachelor or Master level degree from a school approved by the council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Current certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Minimum Experience/Knowledge: Effective oral and written communication skills to work with patients, families, physicians and other personnel. Performs effective evaluation and treatment techniques. Must understand and utilize the theories behind Occupational Therapy including physical disabilities and psychosocial impairments. Must understand theory, precautions and contraindications for equipment and procedures and their effects on the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population. Must have knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and psychosocial issues in order to assess the effects of treatment on body function and structures for the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Must understand concepts of isolation, sterile technique and the applications within physical medicine. Must understand required policies and procedures for PMR, Occupational Therapy and the hospital in general. Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of professional practice standards. Required License/Certification: · Current CA license to practice Occupational Therapy issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs. · Current certification from National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. · Current certification in BLS for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experience nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials. The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 - $63.95. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
REQ20156804 Posted Date: 12/15/2024 Apply
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