This is a full-time inpatient position at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista. Bonus Eligible*
Join the Scripps Health team, 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.
- No union
- Free Parking
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