Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Chula Vista

This is a full time position (Tues-Sat) located at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista. You will float to Hillcrest if needed. Bonus Eligible*

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

• Repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work by Fortune Magazine.

• Named top 150 Best Places to Work by Beckers Hospital Review

• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for large and mid-size companies in 2024.

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

• Benefits beyond the usual Medical, Dental, and Savings Plans such as free parking and non-union

• Mental Health Benefits and Resources

• Prescription Drug Coverage with zero co-pays

• Growth and Promotional Opportunities

Our rehab team at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista is eager to welcome an acute inpatient Occupational Therapist to their tight-knit department. This team partners closely with other rehab disciplines to provide a collaborative approach to patient care. The ideal candidate is passionate about learning and excited to make a difference in this southern San Diego community.

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. They 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 Retention Incentive: 30% at 3 months and 70% at 12 months of experience with Scripps. $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.

Qualifications
Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

• Current Occupational Therapy license in the State of California

• Current BLS Certificate from the American Heart Association

Preferred Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care setting