Occupational Therapist – Hillcrest

Facility: Scripps Mercy San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA

Career Area: Rehab

Employment Type: Part Time

Shift: Day

Job ID: 252002633

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Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).

Job Description

This is a part-time position (56 hours/2 weeks) with 8 hour shifts, including a set Saturday or Sunday at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. If census is low you might float to Chula Vista. Bonus Eligible*

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers to provide patient-centered healthcare. You will be appreciated while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

Recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024

· One of America’s Best Places for Women 2025

· Scripps is continuously ranked as a top employer by many national publications

· We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

At Mercy you will have a wide variety of patients. This diverse team is dedicated to professional growth and improvement and is looking for someone who will put themselves in the patient’s shoes and help us continue to provide the best patient experience possible.

Why join this unit:

· Diverse group of therapists with different levels of experience

· Excellent communication between occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

· Access to our medical library for advanced learning and opportunities to work on department projects

*$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.

This is a part-time position (56 hours/2 weeks) with 8 hour shifts, including a set Saturday or Sunday at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. If census is low you might float to Chula Vista. Bonus Eligible*

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers to provide patient-centered healthcare. You will be appreciated while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

Recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024

· One of America’s Best Places for Women 2025

· Scripps is continuously ranked as a top employer by many national publications

· We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

At Mercy you will have a wide variety of patients. This diverse team is dedicated to professional growth and improvement and is looking for someone who will put themselves in the patient’s shoes and help us continue to provide the best patient experience possible.

Why join this unit:

· Diverse group of therapists with different levels of experience

· Excellent communication between occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

· Access to our medical library for advanced learning and opportunities to work on department projects

*$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.

Requirements

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

Position Pay Range: $52.28-$75.96/hour

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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