Occupational Therapist - La Jolla

This is a per diem position at Scripps Memorial in La Jolla.

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.

Why join Scripps Health?

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At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated :

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
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• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Our rehab team at Scripps La Jolla is eager to welcome an acute inpatient Occupational Therapist to their tight-knit department. This team partners closely with other rehab disciplines to provide a collaborative approach to patient care.

The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation, assessment, prognosis, treatment, and education to patients and clients through a continuum of care according to the therapist's respective licensure / registration / certification, Code of Ethics, Federal / State regulations, JCAHO / UMQC and Care Center policies and procedures. They perform competencies as outlined in Rehabilitation Services Competency Assessment tools and demonstrate age specific care as established for area and job title.

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Requirements :

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

Current or Pending CA Occupational Therapy License (if pending, license must be in hand by start)

Current BLS Certificate from the American Heart Association

Preferred Experience :

At least 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care setting

Job :

Rehab

Organization :

Scripps La Jolla Hospital

Title : Occupational Therapist - La Jolla

Location : Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

Requisition ID : 252005737