COTA - Hillcrest

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).

This is a full time position working Tu-Sat at Scripps Mercy Inpatient unit in Hillcrest.

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 Mercy Hospital San Diego as a Certified Occupational Therapy Aide. 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

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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 nation's Top 100 Places to Work.

You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $32.11-$46.62/hour