Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - La Jolla

 This is a part-time position (TH-SAT) at Scripps Memorial in La Jolla,  Bonus Eligible*

 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 a 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.  

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 an Occupational Therapist in an acute care setting