Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Job Summary

• Occupation: Occupational Therapist
• Specialty: Occupational Therapy
• Salary: $44.81–$75.32 per hour
• Working Hours: 0 hours/week (Part Time as Needed)
• Shifts: Day
• On-Call: No
• Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Position Type: Part Time
• Work Environment: Hospital Clinic / Home Health
• Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States
• Visa Sponsorship: No

We’re looking for Occupational Therapists who are dedicated to helping patients regain function, enhance daily living skills, and achieve independence. In this role, you’ll organize and implement therapy programs for both hospital and home health patients. You’ll guide individuals through exercises and activities designed to restore mobility, relieve discomfort, and promote wellness, while supervising OT Assistants and Rehab Aides.

We value a thoughtful and collaborative approach to care, strong communication, and a passion for helping people adapt and thrive.

• Conduct therapeutic programs to rehabilitate patients with physical or mental limitations
• Guide patients in functional tasks to promote independence and mobility
• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans
• Supervise Certified OT Assistants, Rehab Aides, and assigned staff
• Make recommendations for equipment and staffing as needed

This role involves working closely with the rehab team and other clinical partners to provide high-quality, coordinated care across settings.

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Current registration to practice in California
• Demonstrated competence in therapeutic principles and tools
• Certification and experience appropriate for hospital and home health patients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• BLS CPR certification (American Heart Association guidelines)
• Knowledge of compliance standards and hospital protocols
• Recommended affiliation with the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Ability to communicate and document in English
• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with patients, families, coworkers, and the community

• None (Part-Time Position)

Established for 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, full-service Hospital with 25 inpatient beds, a 99-bed skilled nursing facility, clinics, and other outpatient services. RRH has state-of-the-art facilities and offers multi-specialty healthcare, view Treatment & Care. In 2023, it was honored by the American Medical Association for promoting the well-being of healthcare workers and has an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community’s health and the well-being of those who care for them.

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine.

Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.