CALIFORNIA

Occupational Therapy Jobs

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

 

Los Angeles

 

                                                            Therapy West                                                         

                                                                                             Seeks                                             

                                           Full Time Occupational Therapist (OTR)

 

    Therapy West, Inc., a pediatric state of the art facility located in Los Angeles, has an outstanding opportunity for

              Occupational Therapist, who desires to increase his/her understanding and practical knowledge of

                                  sensory integration and how to incorporate the techniques in treatment.

   We work with children with cerebral palsy, autism, genetic disorders, learning disabilities and other developmental

                             disabilities, utilizing a variety of intervention approaches, including SI and NDT.

 

                                                  Come and join in a supportive learning environment.

                                                            Competitive salaries and benefits.

                                                    Immediate openings available with flexible hours.

                                                        New graduates are encouraged to apply.  

                                                                 Immediate openings available with flexible hours.   

  

                                    Please send resume to:    Janet Hifumi

                                                                              Therapy West, Inc

                                                                              8717 Venice Blvd.

                                                                              Los Angeles, CA 90034 

                                          Or Fax Resume To:     (310) 216 - 6153  

                                    Please visit our website:    www.therapywest.org 

 

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Los Altos 

Creative Learning Center

Seeks

Occupational Therapist (OTR)

The Creative Learning Center in Los Altos is Looking for a full time Pediatric Occupational Therapist who is energetic,

 positive and works well with a multidisciplinary team.

Job responsibilities include:

        - Working with children ages 3 to 15 with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other related neurological disorders

                 at a Non-public school doing both individual and group sessions

        - Giving in-services and educating classroom staff members about children's sensory diet needs

        - Collaborating with Classroom Teachers and Speech Pathologists

        - Supervising a COTA

Must have experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum and have a minimum of 2 years experience

          to apply.  We prefer a candidate with 3 to 5 years experience.

                  Please visit our website:  www.clcsped.com


                   Please send resume to:  jobs@clcsped.com

 

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

County of Nevada, California

                    County of Nevada, California

                                                              Seeks

                        Occupational Therapist (Half - Time)

      The County of Nevada, California seeks an Occupational Therapist for a half-time position.

              **The salary is $2,309 - $2,819 per month, plus a generous benefit package**

                   **This also includes enhanced retirement benefits of 2.7% at age 55**

 

          The County of Nevada, California is one of the most picturesque areas in the State.

 We are located in the Sierra Foothills, situated among tall pines, dogwoods and beautiful maples. 

       We're conveniently located between cosmopolitan Sacramento and pristine Lake Tahoe.


Job Description

Under general supervision and medical direction, provide occupational therapy to eligible clients under the 

California Children Services (CCS) program for neurologically and/or orthopedically disabled persons, 

                          at a Medical Therapy Unit; and perform related work as required.

Requirements

Requires education, training and experience sufficient to meet certification requirements, and one year of 

experience providing pediatric occupational therapy. Also requires possession of a valid certificate of registration 

as an Occupational Therapist issued by the American Occupational Therapy Association, licensed in the 

State of California, and a valid California driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

 

The position will remain open until filled. 

For an application & complete information:

                             Please visit our website:     www.mynevadacounty.com 

                                                            Call:     530-265-1225 (opt. 1). 

 

                                                                       -  EOE -

 

 


 

 

 

  Los Angeles

                                           St. Barnabas Senior Center

                                                                                    Seeks

                                                             Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

 

       OVERALL OBJECTIVE: Functioning as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team and working closely with 

         the staff Occupational and Physical Therapists, the Activity Coordinator plans, coordinates, supervises and 

     implements an activity and social program for frail elderly and functionally impaired adults in an integrated program 

                               setting of Adult Day Health Care and Alzheimer’s Day Care Resource Center. 

 

Requirements

                A. Two years experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, 

                     one year of which was full-time employment in a patient activities program in a health care setting,

                     or a program dedicated to frail seniors, and meet the following educational requirements: 

                       1. Possess a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, music therapy, dance therapy, 

                                             art therapy, recreational therapy, performance therapy, 

                                                                                      --or-- 

                       2. Be a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) and receive regular consultation from the 

                                       staff occupational therapist, as directed by the Program Director, 

                                                                                      --or-- 

                       3. Have completed a minimum of 36 hours of training for a certificate as an Activity Coordinator and

                                       receive regular consultation from the staff occupational therapist, as directed by the

                                                                            Program Director.

                       

                B Proficient in Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, Power Point, as well as internal databases, 

                                                                      Internet and research methods. 

                C. Must write and speak English well. (A language test will be a component of the application.) 

                D. Must be a leader willing to take responsibility for the planning, successful execution and

                                                                          evaluation of programs. 

                E. Must be culturally competent in relationships with participants, staff, interns, volunteers and

                                                                                family members. 

                F. Must be well organized and a good time manager. 

                G. Prefer (but not required) bilingual English + Korean, Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese                         

                                        Please contact:  Gina Provencio

                                                                   675 S. Carondelet Street

                                                                   Los Angeles, CA 90057

 

                                                    Phone:    213 388-4444

                                                    E-mail:    gprovencio@sbssla.org

 


 

 

 Sonoma

                                             Sonoma Valley Hospital

                                                                                Seeks

                                             Occupational Therapist  (OTR)

 

           Sonoma Valley Hospital is seeking a full time Occupational Therapist to join our busy inpatient facility

                                                             in the beautiful town of Sonoma.

Why work at Sonoma Valley Hospital?

               Our occupational therapists have the time to get to know their patients on a professional,

               as well as a personal basis, which is beneficial to the all-around well being of the patient.

               We provide excellent care in a community setting, which is borne out in surveys showing

               Sonoma Valley Hospital to have one of the highest patient satisfaction ratings in the state.   

Job Summary

        Staff Occupational Therapist is a professional staff member whose responsibilities include:

        Patient care, maintenance of departmental records, and assisting in special patient care.  

        Communicating with family members, physicians and other health team members.  

        Evaluating and treating a caseload of patients with impaired functional abilities following

                          established policies and protocols.  

        Evaluating pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

        Interpreting findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction.

 

Qualifications

        Bachelor's Degree (B.S.)  in Occupational Therapy

        Current California state Occupational Therapy license.

        American Occupational Therapy Association registration

        Minimum of one year related experience in acute care/SNF setting

        Current CPR certification

        Demonstrated competence in reacting to, and handling emergencies

        Strong charting and documenting skills

        Commitment to excellence and high standards

        Ability to manage workflow and priorities 

        Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

 

Benefits

        We offer medical, dental, vision, LTD, paid time off, and 403(b) retirement.

 

        To apply, please send resume to:  Colleen Wilson

                                                               Sonoma Valley Hospital

                                                               Human Resources Department

                                                               347 Andrieux Street

                                                               Sonoma, CA 95476

 

                                                     Fax:  (707) 935 - 5179

                                                 E-mail:  humanresources@svh.com  

 


]

San Diego North County

 

         Encinatis Union School District seeks Occupational Therapist (OTR) for Faculty Position

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessment, planning, goal development and

      providing  appropriate intervention services to assist students, birth through 12 years old, 

          to acquire functional performance skills and to help students function independently.

 

                                             Please contact:    Debbie Blackburn

                                                          Phone:    (760) 944 - 4300  Extension 181

                                                               Fax:    (760) 944 - 4393

                                                           E-mail:    dblacklburn@eusd.net

                               Please visit our website:    Encinitas Union School District