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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (ONCOLOGY) - JR-14132
Atlanta, GACity 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.
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.
The successful candidate:
Our Differentiators:
Work with an experienced multidisciplinary team (PT and OT) while seeing patients 1-1.
Work-Life Balance - No Sunday or Holiday shifts required
PRN Benefits - You will receive 7 Holidays off and you are able to participate in our company-matched 401(k) and our Employee Assistance programs!
Deliver individualized comprehensive care to patients through rehabilitation department utilizing therapeutic use of self, innovative technology and collaboration among patients.
Responsible and accountable for providing, delegating and guiding patient care to achieve an optimum level of function for each patient through treatment, education and direction of progressive exercise and activity.
Consults with Physicians when necessary, about clarification of orders, adjustments to patient treatment plans, patient outcomes and recommendations for durable medical equipment
Responsible and accountable for providing leadership to the rest of the rehabilitation staff as demonstrated by coordinating, delegating and guiding patient care to achieve an optimum level of function for each patient through treatment and education.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Must have acute care experience or lymphedema certification (preferred)
Experience utilizing a team-oriented approach to treatment, basic age specific skills in evaluation techniques, neurological techniques, orthopedics and manual therapies and orthotic fabrication and training.
Education & Certifications/Licensure:
Must be a graduate from an AOTA approved school of Occupational therapy or a school approved by the World Congress of Occupational therapy and must have passed the national certification examination
Current Georgia state license in occupational therapy
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information