Occupational Therapist - Per Diem - La Jolla - 141329

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking an Occupational Therapist for acute care services. The role involves evaluation and treatment of routine and complex patients, with thorough documentation and communication across the continuum of care.

You will participate in training and program development, representing the department to the medical and general community. This position may require working at various hours and locations based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited OT program; eligibility for registration with the National Registry of the AOTA.
• California OT license required.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT evaluation and treatment for routine and complex patients.
• Complete required documentation and share information across care continuum.
• Participate in training and program development; represent the department to medical and general community.
• Work primarily in an acute care setting.

Education

OT degree and eligibility for registration

California OT license

Job description

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: $141,211 - $156,579 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $67.63 - $74.99

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, 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).