Occupational Therapist - Encinitas

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County’s coastal communities since 1978. We’re located at Santa Fe Drive and I-5, within walking distance of a park, fitness center, grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants.

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas’ campus includes Scripps Clinic Encinitas and an outpatient imaging center. We’re home to notable specialty programs including a 24-hour emergency room, accredited stroke care, physical rehabilitation services (including a brain injury day treatment program), our Baby Friendly birthing pavilion and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit.

This is a per diem position working varied days including weekends at Scripps Encinitas.

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:

 Repeatedly ranked among Fortune's Top 100 Places to Work.

 Listed in Becker's Hospital Review's Top 150 Best Places to Work.

 Named one of 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

 Nearly 25% of employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

 Benefits include more than just medical, dental, and savings plans—like free parking and non-union status

Join our team as an Inpatient Occupational Therapist at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and make an impact in this tight-knit coastal community. This large inter-disciplinary rehab department relies on teamwork to treat a wide variety of diagnoses, from stroke rehab patients to partnering with another specialty therapist for co-treatment, every day presents a new challenge.

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. Perform competencies as outlined in Rehabilitation Services Competency Assessment tools and demonstrate age specific care as established for area and job title.

Required Qualifications:

· Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

· Current CA OT License or Pending CA OT License (license must be in hand by start.)

· Current BLS from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

· One year of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care hospital environment

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $54.24-$78.66/hour