Occupational Therapist

commonspirit· Occupational Therapy
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About this role

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute-care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. 

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.Every day, you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

  • Appropriately assesses patients of varying diagnoses & disorders requiring Occupational Therapy according to established guidelines. Age range treated includes neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, & geriatric. Staff will be assigned only to age ranges for which they meet the education, experience & training requirements.
  • Patients from 0-21 years of age with CCS insurance will either be seen or have oversight by a CCS panelled therapist.
  • Establishes functional goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team based on the patient's rehabilitation potential.
  • Develops, implements & modifies treatment plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve established goals. Utilizes evidence-based practice as available. Incorporates patient/family/Care Partner needs, interests, & goals in the development & execution on the treatment plan.
  • Provides patient/family/Care Partner/caregiver education, initiating as soon as feasible after admission. Works to ensure transfer of knowledge using a variety of techniques (i.e., teach back, demonstration, video, written handouts).
  • Establishes & follows patient precautions. Observe patient responses to treatment & reports unusual occurrences. Follows hand-off guidelines.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Bachelors Other Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy holding baccalaureate degree or higher Academic curriculum will include coursework on growth & development, gerontology & therapeutic procedures for pediatric, adolescent, adult & geriatric populations. New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience. Upon annual appraisal must demonstrate participation in external continuing education.
  • CA Occupational Therapist License (CA OTL) required
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) required.
  • Fire Safety Card (within 90 Days

Preferred

  • NDT adult/pediatric cert. or other age-specific CED courses for treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The salary for this Occupational Therapist role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Occupational Therapist role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Occupational Therapist role in the Occupational Therapy department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Occupational Therapist at commonspirit belong to?
This Occupational Therapist position is part of the Occupational Therapy department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Occupational Therapist position at commonspirit?
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When was the Occupational Therapist job at commonspirit posted?
This Occupational Therapist position at commonspirit was posted on Jun 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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