COTA - Inpatient - La Jolla

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:u00b7 Excellent communication between occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants u00b7 Access to our medical library for advanced learning and opportunities to work on department projects u00b7 Career development opportunities:u00b7 Monthly 1 Hour Education Inservice's, Lunch and Learn Sessionsu00b7 Tuition Reimbursement up to $1500u00b7 Opportunities to take students, volunteers, high school students u00b7 Advanced training in our intensive care unit and behavioral health unitThe 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.#LI-JS1 Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:u00b7 Must have variety of problem solving skillsu00b7 Excellent communications skills with internal and external customersu00b7 AHA BLSu00b7 CA COTA license or pending license Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:Recent experience as a COTA in an inpatient setting Job: Rehab Organization: Scripps La Jolla Hospital Title: COTA - Inpatient - La Jolla Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA Requisition ID: 262002476

Created: 2026-05-02