Occupational Therapist - Inpatient, Encinitas

12 days ago

Encinitas, CaliforniaFull TimeOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Scripps Health as a Occupational Therapist – Inpatient, Encinitas, Bonus Eligible in United States. This is a full-time (.75, 60 hours/2 weeks) position working one weekend day/week.

Key Responsibilities

provide a collaborative approach to patient care.

Benefits & Compensation

Relocation assistance: $3,000.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Scripps Health as a Occupational Therapist – Inpatient, Encinitas, Bonus Eligible.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient evaluationPatient assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationAcute careRehabilitationCollaborative careBLS certificationClinical documentation

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold or be eligible for a California state license. A current American Heart Association BLS certificate is required, and at least two years of acute care experience is preferred.

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Position Insights

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Scripps Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Encinitas, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient evaluation, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Patient education, Acute care, Rehabilitation, Collaborative care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation, assessment, and treatment to patients within an acute inpatient setting. They collaborate with other rehabilitation disciplines to deliver patient-centered care according to established clinical standards and regulations.

Benefits package: $4,000 New Hire Retention Incentive, $3,000 Relocation assistance (if moving 100+ miles), Transitional and professional development programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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