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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timePalmdale, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a bachelor's or master's degree and certification in occupational therapy.
  • Hold a current California Occupational Therapy License or obtain a license eligibility letter before the first day of employment.
  • If holding a California Occupational Therapy License Eligibility Letter with a Limited Permit, pass the licensing exam within 90 days from the letter date.
  • Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Have written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Have basic organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain the appropriate physician order, review patient records and test results, and confer with physicians, nursing staff, and other health care team members as needed.
  • Evaluate patients in a setting appropriate to their disability, age, and psychosocial needs; obtain medical history; perform manual muscle testing, joint range-of-motion measurements, self-care assessments, functional-level assessments, and sensation assessments; and interpret results within the scope of licensure.
  • Assess patients’ physical, social, and environmental needs within the scope of practice; develop realistic, measurable short- and long-term goals and discuss them with patients, families, and health care team members.
  • Complete inpatient evaluations within 24 hours of receiving an order.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment programs for patients with varying disabilities and multiple medical problems, and instruct patients and families in individualized home programs.
  • Apply therapeutic principles and clinical judgment to observe patient responses to treatments; adjust treatment methods to achieve desired outcomes and goals; and modify treatment environments to support patient performance.
  • Fabricate selected temporary orthotic devices and apply or provide training in the use of assistive orthotic devices.
  • Communicate with patients, families, and health care team members about evaluation outcomes, treatment programs, clinical concerns, home care programs, progress, and discharge.
  • Begin considering patient discharge on the day of evaluation to facilitate transition to the home care environment.
  • Support and participate in departmental operations and development, and pursue professional development.
  • Supervise occupational therapy assistants and direct student interns.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of experience as an occupational therapist in an acute care facility is preferred.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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