When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it?s just one of the many reasons we?ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you?ll have everything you need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are #1 in California and nine years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

The Cedars-Sinai Hand Therapy Clinic works closely with hand surgeons to provide excellent and innovative care to patients with hand injuries. We specialize in the treatment of chronic, repetitive stress injuries and trauma, as well as highly specialized post-operative cases. Our clinic is a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to work independently.

As a 12 hour, full time Occupational Therapist in the Cedars-Sinai Hand Therapy Clinic, you will

• Primarily complete evaluations, splinting and provide appropriate treatment interventions per policy for patients throughout the lifespan;
• Complete required documentation accurately and thoroughly within expected timeframes;
• Utilize validated and standardized outcome measures to establish goals;
• Demonstrate progress and patient rehabilitation prognosis;
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with patients, families, and care team

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program - Required Bachelors, prefer Masters
• Preferred Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

License/Certifications:

• Occupational Therapist License- Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support- Upon Hire
• Highly prefer OT Board of California PAMs (Physical Agents Modalities) advance practice
• Prefer CHT (Certified Hand Therapist)

What else are we looking for?

• Highly prefer hand therapy experience
• Must be competent by virtue of training and/or experience to perform evaluations, design and implement treatment plans and provide education in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Experience and/or knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques in a medical and physical disabilities setting.

Physical Demands:

• Able to push, pull, lift or carry 0-35 pounds on an intermittent basis;
• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat consistently in order to safely administer manual exercises and techniques;
• Able to assist patient with physical activities such as transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation.
• Able to identify need for an arrange assistance to maintain safe techniques.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits (including health, vision, dental and life and insurance) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished and compassionate staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.