Description

Occupational Therapist, Acute Care, Burn/Wound Unit

Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

UCLA West Valley Medical Center is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation Services team in an acute care hospital setting. This role supports patients in the Burn Unit and throughout the hospital and offers the opportunity to work within a respected academic health system while making a meaningful impact on patient recovery and independence.

Position Overview

The Occupational Therapist provides age-appropriate occupational therapy services to patients with a wide range of diagnoses in an acute care and burn unit environment. This position is primarily focused on direct patient care and requires flexibility to rotate across clinical areas as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions
• Develop, implement, and update individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
• Provide skilled therapy interventions to improve functional performance and patient independence
• Accurately complete all required clinical documentation in a timely manner
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, progress, and functional goals
• Rotate across assigned clinical areas as departmental needs require
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage 

Salary: $53.50 – $68.45/hr.

Required Qualifications

• Current California Occupational Therapist license
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• Acute care experience
• Burn unit experience, including burns and/or wound rehabilitation
   

Why UCLA Health

• Join a nationally recognized academic health system
• Work alongside leading clinicians in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Strong commitment to professional growth, education, and clinical innovation

Interested candidates apply online now!