Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality occupational therapy services to our patients including assessment treatment planning implementation and evaluation. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skill and the ability to work collaboratively with clients their families and other healthcare professionals. 

• Conduct thorough evaluations to determine patients' needs and goals
• Develop customized treatment plans based on assessments
• Provide effective occupational therapy interventions and techniques
• Monitor and document patient progress
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies and techniques for continued progress

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy holding a baccalaureate degree or higher. 
• Current California OTR/L license
• Recent graduates who are board-eligible will be considered for provisional appointments.
• Therapists wishing to practice in the area of advanced certification (PAMs hand swallowing) must present a license with advanced competencies. 
• Current AHA BLS  required
• Fire Safety training must be completed within 90 days of employment.