Occupational Therapist, Inpatient - La Jolla - 141322

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

Job summary

UC San Diego's Occupational Therapy team seeks a clinician to evaluate and treat patients, complete documentation, and coordinate care across services. The role emphasizes acute care and collaboration with medical staff.

Responsibilities include training, program development, and representing the department to the community; flexibility to work across multiple sites as needs arise and willingness to meet scheduling requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy; eligibility for registration by the National Registry.
• California state licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• BART or BLS at hire with commitment to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for occupational therapy patient service delivery, including evaluation and treatment of routine and complex patients.
• Complete required documentation and communicate patient information across the continuum of care.
• Participates in training and program development and represents the department to the medical and general community.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

OT degree/licensure

California OT license

Job description

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).