Occupational Therapist, Inpatient - La Jolla - 141322

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for inpatient care at the La Jolla campus. The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment, and documentation of complex patients in acute care, with opportunities for program development and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate has CA OT licensure, eligibility for registration, BLS/BART certification, and at least 1 year of related experience. Schedule: days, 8-hour shifts, Mon–Fri with weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited OT program and eligibility for CA registration.
• California OT license required.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT services including evaluation and treatment for routine and complex patients.
• Complete required documentation and share patient information across care continuum.
• Participate in training, program development, and represent the department to the community.
• Position primarily in acute care.

Skills

OT clinical skills

BLS certification

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist CA

Job description

#141322 Occupational Therapist, Inpatient - La Jolla

Filing Deadline: Thu 9/24/2026

Payroll Title: OCCUPATIONAL THER 1 NEX

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Hiring Pay Scale: $52.86 - $69.73 / Hour

Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: HX Contract

Total Openings: 2

Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Mon - Fri with weekend rotation

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 9/15/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Responsible for occupational therapy patient service delivery, including evaluation and treatment of routine and complex patients, complete required documentation and communicates patient information across the continuum of care. Participates in training and program development and represents the department to the medical and general community. The position will be primarily be acute care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy approved by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association, eligibility for registration by the National Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Occupational Therapist (OT) - issued by the state of California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one (1)years of relevant experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• May flex and float between sites as needed..

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $110,372 - $145,596 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $52.86 - $69.73

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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