Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, the Chula Vista campus of Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond. Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista. Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista provides a variety of medical and surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care.
Within the hospital you’ll find our 24-hour emergency room and many other specialty services ranging from cancer care to stroke care. This is a per-diem position working a minimum of 4 shifts/4 weeks including weekends. 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.
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Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. Our rehab team at Scripps La Jolla is eager to welcome an acute inpatient Occupational Therapist to their tight-knit department. This team partners closely with other rehab disciplines to provide a collaborative approach to patient care.
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. They perform competencies as outlined in Rehabilitation Services Competency Assessment tools and demonstrate age specific care as established for area and job title. #LI-JS1
- Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
- Current or Pending CA Occupational Therapy License (if pending, license must be in hand by start
- Current BLS Certificate from the American Heart Association Preferred
• At least 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care setting 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
$54.24-$78.66/hour