Description The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Occupational Therapist II to join the Operation Mend Department. Operation Mend is a nationally unique program providing specialized surgical and psychological care for veterans, service members, and their caregivers. You will deliver tailored occupational therapy services to adult neurology patients presenting with conditions such as traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and postural orthostatic tachycardia(POTS)/dysautonomia. Primary duties include: Performing comprehensive patient evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation Developing individual treatment plans and goals for patients Creating and implementing evidence-based holistic programming and interventions Providing patient and family education, including guidance on home care programs Supervising and mentoring postdoctoral students and trainees Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes Salary range: $52.73/hr - $63.91/hr Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy Valid CA Occupational Therapy License by the CBOT BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Minimum 2 years experience as Occupational Therapist Prior experience evaluating and treating military veterans Demonstrated knowledge of etiology, course, prognosis, and manifestation of a wide variety of disease processes Ability to safely perform repetitive bending, stooping, sitting, squatting, walking and standing during 8-10hr day Ability to lift, transfer, and push patients Ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff for varied socio-economic backgrounds Skill in making appropriate and effective decisions based on needs of the patient, priorities of the department, and the Medical Center and Department Policies and Procedures UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.