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Occupational Therapist - La Jolla

Scripps Health
La Jolla, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jan 2026
💰 $158,000/yr($108,000/yr$158,000/yr)

About the role

Occupational Therapist - La Jolla - 262001178 

Description

 

 This is a full-time, varied days position including Sundays at Scripps Memorial in La Jolla.  Bonus Eligible*

 Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

 Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

·        Repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work by Fortune Magazine.

·        Named top 150 Best Places to Work by Beckers Hospital Review

·        Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for large and mid-size companies in 2024.

·        Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

·        Benefits beyond the usual Medical, Dental, and Savings Plans such as free parking and non-union

·        Mental Health Benefits and Resources

·        Prescription Drug Coverage with zero co-pays

·        Growth and Promotional Opportunities

Join our team as an Occupational Therapist within our Inpatient Occupational Therapy 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.  

*$4K New Hire Incentive & $3K Relocation if moving from 100+ miles

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The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:​

  • Internal candidates​
  • Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago​

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met​

  • Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)​
  • Must remain in original department/specialty​
  • Must remain in original Job Title​
  • Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.
 

Qualifications

 

Requirements:

·        Licensed or Pending License as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California. License must be in hand to start

·        Graduate from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

·        Current BLS Certificate

Preferred Experience:

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