Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - 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?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

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.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• 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.

Join our team as an Occupational Therapist within our Inpatient department at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. This energetic team functions in a very collaborative way, both within their team of experienced therapists and inter-disciplinarily with other teams as well. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and develop their skills while maintaining a patient-centered approach to the care they provide.  

The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation, assessment, treatment, and education to patients and family members through a continuum of care according 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

Preferred Experience:

·        At least one year of experience as a Occupational Therapist in an acute care setting