About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s specialized cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapy Residency is a one-year program for an individual who is responsible for developing and implementing a quality improvement (QI)or research study. This study will be submitted for conference presentation at the state and national level upon completion of residency. This individual actively assists in performance improvement initiatives, either through direct involvement or membership in QI team efforts. This individual will be responsible for developing and presenting weekly staff education based on the identified project or study. The individual will have direct and consistent mentorship for the duration of the residency to support successful completion of the project in addition to clinical support. The individual will be responsible for patient care under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist and will require a co signature on all documentation until licensed.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assists in the development, implementation and assessment of new programs, clinical research and special community projects needs/opportunities arise
• Manages a full case load of patients under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Fosters the development of teamwork within the department while meeting the needs of departments being served.
• Ensures self-competence and promotes adherence to professional practice standards through education, training, coaching and monitoring.
• Demonstrates understanding of all professional and regulatory standards.
• Participates in education programs and in-services
• Interacts effectively both inter and intra departmentally on a regular basis for planning and coordination.
• Maintains current knowledge, skills and competencies through involvement in professional continuing education activities.
• Uses resources efficiently.
• Fosters involvement in performance improvement activities to promote continuous improvement in care delivery.
• Demonstrates assimilation of core organizational values within own performance
• Ensures self-competence and promotes adherence to professional practice standards through completion of all didactic assignments and mentorship.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Minimum Education: Residents must be enrolled as an Occupational Therapist Student in a doctoral program at the start of the residency program
• Minimum Experience: Entry level position, no experience required. Prefer acute care internship experience.

Required Certification/Licensure:

• CPR Certification – American Heart Association
• Will obtain Occupational Therapist License within 5 months of employment

Additional Information:

• Per Diem status
• Pay Rate: $33.634135/hr