Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Encinitas

This is a full time (30 hrs/week) position working varied days including weekends at Scripps Encinitas. (M,T, F, Su) Bonus Eligible*

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 Newsweek's 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 statusJoin 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.

*$4K New Hire Incentive and $3K Relocation if moving from 100+ miles

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Required Qualifications:

* Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

* Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California

* Current BLS from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

* One year of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care hospital environment