COTA - Inpatient - La Jolla

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.

Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.

This is a full time position working Tu-Sat at Scripps Memorial La Jolla.

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:

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• 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.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Join the rehabilitation team at Scripps Memorial as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Work alongside experienced therapists at this Level 1 Trauma Center, assisting a diverse range of patients.  We have:

        Excellent communication between occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants 

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

        Career development opportunities:

        Monthly 1 Hour Education Inservice's, Lunch and Learn Sessions

        Tuition Reimbursement up to $1500

        Opportunities to take students, volunteers, high school students 

        Advanced training in our intensive care unit and behavioral health unit

The COTA assists in the provision of therapy under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist who shall be responsible for the extent, kind, and quality of the services provided by the COTA through a continuum of care. This work is performed according to the Board of Occupational Therapy, Code of Ethics, JCAHO/UMQC, Policies and Procedures, and Federal/State regulations.

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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

        Must have variety of problem solving skills

        Excellent communications skills with internal and external customers

        AHA BLS

        CA COTA license or pending license

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

Recent experience as a COTA in an inpatient setting

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nations Top 100 Places to Work.
Youll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if youre open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.