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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST I - 10032126

Duarte, CA

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. 

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. 

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.


Pay Rate: $39.25 - $60.84 per hour

Occupational Therapist I

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. 

We are hiring an Occupational Therapist I! Our role will provide quality patient care and family training through evaluation, treatment planning, and the application and assignment of occupational therapy modalities and procedures in accordance with the regulations governing the practice of occupational therapy and in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the City of Hope National Medical Center. 

As a successful candidate, you will: 

  • Demonstrates entry level skills in developing treatment goals and plans based on evaluation data, rehabilitation potential, discharge plans, and in coordination with goals and plans of patient, family and other care team members. 

  • Demonstrates entry level skill and creativity in implementing patient treatment programs which are safe, effective, and efficient. 

  • Demonstrates entry level skills in modifying treatment plans according to patient needs and progress, terminates treatment appropriately, and develops appropriate discharge and post discharge plans.

  • Completes evaluations, progress notes, reassessments, discharge summaries, and third-party reimbursement reports per established departmental, institutional and regulatory requirements within required time frames.

  • Follows all City of Hope and departmental policies. 

  • Collaborates with physician and other healthcare professionals to ensure ongoing integrated patient care. 

  • Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patient and caregivers.

  • Assigns treatments to occupational therapy aides and occupational therapist assistants.  Assesses quality of care provided. 

  • Pursues professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to maintain certification/licensure, and/or keep abreast of latest trends in field; provides education to staff following attendance at seminars, workshops conferences.  

  • Acts as a preceptor to occupational therapy and occupational therapist assistant students after working at least one year in current position.

  • Continually contributes the department’s/hospital’s survey readiness.

  • Participation in case conferences and discharge planning activities.

  • Coordination with a CCS case manager for referral to a CCS-paneled provider or CCS MTU for the patient who may continue to require occupational therapy services after hospital discharge.

Your qualifications should include: 

  • Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school      

  • Entry level position, no experience required    

  • Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of California, or licensed applicant status in the state of California

  • BLS Certification through the American Heart Association

  • For pediatric service, CCS Panel provider or complete application within 60 days of hire or when hours attained

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseCLICK HERE.

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