Occupational Therapist

Building Therapy Leaders; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

In-house rehab program

Job summary

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center in Escondido, CA is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist for its in-house rehab program. Pay is $50-$55 per hour based on experience, with a flexible PRN schedule and work-life balance.

The OT will screen and treat cognitive and ADL-related disorders, use standardized assessments, and collaborate with the rehab team to optimize patient outcomes. Join a values-driven environment and contribute to high-quality post-acute care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Open to applicants of all experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Screens/evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL deficits and develops plan of care.
• Uses standardized assessments and evidence-based practices.
• Provides rehabilitative and medically necessary treatment per requirements.
• Administers procedures as part of the rehab plan (ADL retraining, activities, exercises, modalities).
• Assesses progress and adjusts treatments in the clinical record.
• Evaluates outcomes and refers as needed.
• Provides counseling to patients and families.
• Communicates progress with supervisor and health team.
• Prepares comprehensive discharge summaries.

Skills

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER - ESCONDIDO, CA

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center in Escondido, CA, is a post-acute care facility with long-term care, short-term care, and geriatric services provided. We can offer a stable and fun in-house therapy team to work with as well as excellent programs serving our geriatric clientele in their journey to recovery. We are currently seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist for our in-house rehab program!

PRN: Flexible schedule with work-life balance

Pay: $50 - $55 /hour based on experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively screens/evaluates patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.

Qualifications:

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Open to applicants of all experience levels

At Palomar Vista Healthcare Center , we believe that exceptional care starts with a strong set of values that guide everything we do. As a therapist with us, you’ll be part of a team that helps drive the CAPLICO values: C elebration, A ccountability, P assion for Learning, L ove One Another, I ntelligent Risk Taking, C ustomer Second, and O wnership(“CAPLICO”) seriously. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words. Browse our website at www.flagshiptherapy.com/who-we-are and find out why we are truly different in dignifying long term and post-acute care.

Benefits:

We offer a variety of benefits programs to eligible employees. Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status and hours worked and may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• 401k w/ Match
• Paid Time Off
• Unlimited CEU Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities (Clinical and Administrative Growth Pathways)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!

For more information regarding specific benefits offerings, please visit www.ensignbenefits.com

Eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

About Us:

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center is an affiliate of Ensign Services, Inc. ("ESI"), a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., a national leader in post-acute care whose affiliated entities employ over 55,000 team members.

Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This job was posted and verified on 09/11/2026