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Scripps Health·San Diego, CA

Lead Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist

Physical TherapyFull time
iPosting details
ScheduleFull time
RequirementsBLS
EducationBachelor's degree
Experience5+ years preferred
SourceScripps Health · posted Aug 20, 2026
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓Current California licensure in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
specialty certification, board certification or advanced training . preferred
Certifications
✓Pursue continued learning and advanced certification opportunities.
✓Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
Education
✓Bachelor's degree and graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy program.
Qualifications
✓Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
✓Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
At least 5 years of acute care experience . preferred
Previous leadership or clinical leadership experience preferred
Experience with EPIC . preferred
Working knowledge of Windows, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook . preferred
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, mentoring, and advanced clinical practice. preferred
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. preferred
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. preferred
+Benefits
✓Continuing education
+Scripps Health
7PT roles open
San DiegoCA
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$56.96 – $82.59/hr
Relocation $3,000
vs. California PT roles that post payvs. CA PT rolesmedian $61.92
$30/hrTop of this range is 33% above the state median$85/hr
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current California licensure in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
specialty certification, board certification or advanced training . preferred
Certifications
✓Pursue continued learning and advanced certification opportunities.
✓Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
Education
✓Bachelor's degree and graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy program.
Qualifications
✓Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
✓Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
At least 5 years of acute care experience . preferred
Previous leadership or clinical leadership experience preferred
Experience with EPIC . preferred
Working knowledge of Windows, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook . preferred
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, mentoring, and advanced clinical practice. preferred
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. preferred
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. preferred
+Benefits
Continuing education

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About the role

Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.