Temporary Occupational Therapist

St. Paul's Senior Services; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days

Paid Sick Time

Education reimbursement - up to $3,000

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

403(b) with match

Child care available

Upward mobility

Job summary

St. Paul’s PACE Reasner in Bankers Hill, San Diego, is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join the interdisciplinary team. The OT will design and implement therapy programs to help participants maintain independence and safety in daily activities across the Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, and in-home settings.

This full-time temporary role runs about two months with possible extension. Candidates must have CA OT license, geriatric experience, and be able to clear background

Qualifications

• OT program design and implementation experience.
• Experience with geriatric populations.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in California (CA).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an occupational therapy program to help participants maintain independence and live safely.
• Conduct participant assessments and collaborate with the IDT to develop personalized care plans.
• Focus on acute restorative or maintenance levels of care and optimize function.
• Oversee execution of care plans and perform reassessments as needed.
• Work across Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, and in-home environments; assist in durable medical equipment management.

Skills

Geriatric care

OT assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

OT degree/CA-licensed

Job description

St. Paul's PACE Reasner - Bankers Hill, 111 ELM STREET, SAN DIEGO, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

San Diego’s St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly).This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare teams at St. Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone.

This is a Full Time temporary position, the typical schedule hours would be Monday - Friday between 8:00AM - 4:30PM. The anticipated duration is 2 months, with the possibility of extension.

Position Summary: The Occupational Therapist (OT) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) at St. Paul's PACE, responsible for designing and implementing an occupational therapy program to help participants maintain independence and live safely within the community. The OT conducts participant assessments and collaborates with the IDT to develop personalized care plans, focusing on either acute restorative or maintenance levels of care, and determining the most effective strategies to optimize function. The OT also oversees the execution of these care plans, performs reassessments as needed, and works closely with the IDT to ensure the highest quality of care. Services are delivered across a variety of settings, including the Day Center, PACE Center, nursing homes, and in-home environments. Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.

Education Required:

• Graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and the Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American OT Association.

Experience Required:

• At least one-year experience as a OT working with geriatric populations.

Certifications Required:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of California (CA)
• Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days!
• Paid Sick Time
• Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• 403(b) with match
• Child care available
• Upward mobility!

You Make Us Who We Are!

At St. Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self. You matter!

St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.

St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Paul’s PACE Reasner - Bankers Hill, 111 ELM STREET, SAN DIEGO, California, United States of America