Occupational Therapist - Encinitas

Scripps Health; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Non-union status

Job summary

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is seeking an Inpatient Occupational Therapist on a per diem basis. The role supports a large interdisciplinary rehab department focused on treating diverse conditions, from stroke rehabilitation to co-treatment with other therapists.

The OT will provide evaluation, prognosis, treatment and patient education within the continuum of care, adhering to care center policies and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Evaluation, assessment, prognosis, treatment and education to patients.
• Care across continuum of care following policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation, assessment, prognosis, treatment and education to patients as part of the rehabilitation services.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehab team to address a wide range of diagnoses and patient needs.

Job description

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.