California
Occupational Therapy Jobs
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 now 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
Los Angeles
Therapy West Seeks Full Time Occupational Therapist (OTR)
Therapy West, Inc, a pediatric facility located in Los Angeles, has outstanding opportunities for full time Occupational Therapist,
who is interested in growing in a supportive environment.
We work with children with cerebral palsy, autism, genetic disorders and learning disabilities, utilizing a variety of
intervention approaches, including NDT and SI.
Come and join in a progressive team and learning environment with competitive salaries and benefits.
Benefits include 7 - 8 weeks paid time off, medical insurance and a retirement plan.
New graduates are welcome.
Advanced training in sensory integration, and extensive mentoring by experienced pediatric therapists provided.
Please send resume to: Janet Hifumi
Fax: (310) 216 - 6153
Phone: (310) 337 - 7115 Voicemail 146
Please visit our website: www.therapywest.org
e-mail: therapywest@therapywest.org
San Diego North County
Encinitas 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
San Diego North County
Encinitas Union School District Seeks Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
The successful candidate will assist in providing direct occupational therapy services to children, and
participate as a team member by assisting in the assessment of children to determine current levels of
motor development, areas of educational concern, and the child's developmental areas of need.
Specialized equipment and treatment techniques will be utilized to facilitate implementation of individual
educational programs related to motor skills development.
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
Merced
Merced County Office of Education
Seeks
Occupational Therapist (OTR)
Merced County Office of Education seeks Occupational Therapist to work with Special Education students.
This position requires:
BA degree in Occupational Therapy
Experience providing OT services to children with severe disabilities including pediatric and sensory motor training.
OT certification/license
This position pays:
$39.64 - $48.30 per hour
200 working days per school year
` Please visit our website: www.mcoe.org
Please contact: Celeste Eber
Phone: ( 209 ) 381-6628
Fax: ( 209 ) 381-6768
E-mail: ceber@mcoe.org
We also seek Speech Pathologists -- Please tell your friends and colleagues
Chico
Butte County in Northern California
Integrative Therapy
Seeks
Occupational Therapist (OTR)
or
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Integrative Therapy seeks OTR or COTA with pediatric experience to work in small private clinic with a sensory gym.
Position is part time, per diem.
- Make your own schedule
- Create caseloads and optional groups
- Do consultations
- Work with a variety of children, primarily 0 - 5 years.
Clinic is located with Speech and Language Center, a Learning Center and a Preschool.
Come work in beautiful Northern California, in Chico, a city with culture,
and the park of over 1500 acres with creeks, hiking and bike paths.
Please contact: Willow Dejesus, OTR/L
2627 Forest Avenue
Chico, CA 95928
Phone: 530 - 879 - 9030
Fax: 530 - 879 - 9030
San Francisco
Seeks
Occupational Therapist (OTR) Part Time
The Institute on Aging's Alzheimer's Day Center/Adult Day Health Center is currently seeking a Part Time OT!
**Excellent Benefits** **Flexible Scheduling**
Primary Responsibility: Evaluate, provide and oversee Occupational Therapy treatment to a frail elderly population.
Specific Responsibilities:
1- Evaluate the participant's functional capabilities, setting realistic goals within a treatment program.
2-Provide instruction in treatment and maintenance program to the Rehab Assistant, the participant and family,
and homecare worker, if involved.
3-In collaboration with the Physical Therapist, structure and direct the care given by the Rehab Assistant.
4-Acts as consultant and advisor to staff, advising on transfer techniques, transportation issues and relevant
methods of assisting participants in ADLs, including feeding.
5-Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team. Attends, and actively participates in team meetings.
6-Responsible for completing all relevant documentation, including quarterly notes, assessments and other
paperwork as required.
7-In conjunction with the Physical Therapist, is responsible for ordering, maintaining and tracking of
individual participant equipment, as well as center equipment.
8-Actively participates in, and encourages, actions that promote good public relations with participants,
their families and friends, visitors and the general community.
9-In collaboration with educational programs, supervise, educate and evaluate OT students.
10-Particpates in organizations and activities, which promote professional growth and development.
11-Participate in and promote ongoing efforts toward continuous quality improvement.
12-All other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Education: Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Background and Experience:
1-Current certificate of registration with the AOTCB.
2-One year of experience working as an Occupational Therapist preferred.
3-Interest in working with frail/memory impaired elders.
4-Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
5-Good working knowledge of computers.
6-Interest and willingness to work in a multilingual, multicultural environment.
Physical requirements:
1-Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
2-Ability to reach, bend and walk.
3-Five finger manipulation.
4-Ability to comprehend complex materials.
5-Ability to speak English clearly.
Please contact: Institute on Aging
Phone: 415 750 - 4180 Extension 123
Fax: 415 750 - 4179
E-mail: jobs@ioaging.org
Please visit our website: www.ioaging.org
San Bernadino, Riverside and Los Angeles County
Creative Home Programs / MENTOR California
Seeks
Occupational Therapists
In home early intervention program seeks Occupational Therapy Consultants
for assessments, direct service and consultation
in the San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles county area.
Please contact: Sarah Burnett, Director
Phone: (909) 483 - 2505 Extension 7219
E-mail: sarah.burnett@thementornetwork.com
We also seek Speech Language Pathologists and Physical Therapists -- Please tell your colleagues!