Occupational Therapist, Per Diem - Acute Care Westwood University of California - Los Angeles Health $73.82-83.04 Hourly United States, California, Los Angeles Sep 22, 2026 Description Under the supervision of the department

leadership, the Per Diem Occupational Therapist is responsible for the

evaluation and treatment of patients requiring occupational therapy services in

the acute care hospital setting. Primary responsibilities include assessing

patient needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, documenting patient

care in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements, and

maintaining established productivity standards.

Key duties include:

• Performing comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations.
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Providing therapeutic interventions to support patients' functional goals and
  recovery.
• Completing timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure
  coordinated patient care.
• Maintaining expected productivity and quality standards.
• Participating in department and hospital initiatives as needed.
• Floating to other hospital locations to provide coverage, as required.

Salary Range:

$73.82 - $92.23 per hour. This per diem position may have the opportunity to convert to a career Qualifications Required

Qualifications

• Current and active California Occupational Therapist (OT) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart
  Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member, including sharing
  knowledge, providing and receiving constructive feedback, taking initiative to
  support colleagues, contributing to problem-solving efforts, and fostering a
  positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact
  professionally with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members Preferred Qualifications
• Acute care experience preferred Additional Information
• Candidates with more than two (2) years of relevant occupational therapy
  experience may qualify for the Occupational Therapist II (OT II) title.