Job Description
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 is located in Los Angeles, California. You will work closely with hand surgeons to provide excellent and innovative care to patients with hand injuries. We specialize in the treatment of trauma to highly specialized post-operative cases. As a full-time Occupational Therapist Hand Therapy Fellow in the Cedars-Sinai Hand Therapy Clinic for one year, you will primarily complete evaluations, splinting and provide appropriate treatment interventions per policy for adult patients. 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 members.
The Occupational Therapist Clinical Hand Therapy Fellow includes mentorship hours with experienced clinicians (350 hours). Coursework in evidence, diagnostic considerations, and regulations that inform and guide best practice in the practice of occupational therapy in a hand therapy setting. Implementation and reinforcement of the process of standardized evaluation & therapeutic intervention to facilitate occupational performance and participation based on available evidence and theoretical perspectives, models of practice, and frames of reference. Participation in scholarly activities that evaluate clinical practice, service delivery, and/or professional issues. Components necessary to facilitate requirements to apply for Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation and Hand Therapy Certification.
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.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program - Required (Master's)
- Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program- Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- California Occupational Therapy License
- Basic Life Support- Upon Hire
What else are we looking for?
- Minimum of one-year experience in hand therapy setting preferred
- Candidates with less than one year of experience may be considered. Therapist to be proficient by virtue of training and/or experience to perform evaluations, design and implement treatment plans and provide education in a manner appropriate to the patient's age. Experience and/or knowledge of assessment and intervention techniques in a medical and physical disabilities setting.
Physical Demands:
- Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting - 35 lbs., Carrying - 35 lbs., Pushing - 35 lbs., Pulling - 35 lbs., Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Handling, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Kneeling
Req ID : 7916
Working Title : Occupational Therapist Fellow - Hand Therapy
Department : Occupational Therapy OP
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Student/Intern/Trainee
Job Specialty : Trainee
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $31.36 - $48.61
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)
