Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - La Jolla
About The Position
This is a full-time, bonus eligible position at Scripps Memorial in La Jolla, working Sunday through Thursday. Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations. Scripps Health is an award-winning workplace, recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025 and consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace by various national publications. Beckers Healthcare also ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care. The organization offers transitional and professional development programs to foster a learning environment. Specialties at Scripps Health have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. The role is within the Inpatient Occupational Therapy department at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, where an energetic team collaborates both internally and inter-disciplinarily. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and develop their skills while maintaining a patient-centered approach to care. The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation, assessment, treatment, and education to patients and family members through a continuum of care, adhering to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, Code of Ethics, JCAHO/UMQC, Policies and Procedures, and Federal/State regulations.
Requirements
- Current or Pending CA Occupational Therapy license
- Graduate from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
- Current BLS Certificate
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care setting
Responsibilities
- Provide evaluation to patients and family members through a continuum of care
- Provide assessment to patients and family members through a continuum of care
- Provide treatment to patients and family members through a continuum of care
- Provide education to patients and family members through a continuum of care
- Adhere to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, Code of Ethics, JCAHO/UMQC, Policies and Procedures, and Federal/State regulations
Benefits
- $4K New Hire Incentive
- $3K Relocation if moving from 100+ miles
- Transitional and professional development programs
- Bonus Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
