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Hand Occupational Therapist - Per Diem, La Jolla - 137149

UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Hand Occupational Therapist - Per Diem, La Jolla (Position #137149) Department : Rehabilitation Services – Koman Outpatient Pavilion

Payroll Title : OCCUPATIONAL THER 2 PD

Pay Range : $60.73 – $67.34 / hour (Hourly Equivalent); Annual Full Pay Range $126,804 – $140,606

Appointment Type : Per Diem (20%)

Work Schedule : Days, 10‑hour shifts, Monday – Saturday

Hiring Pay Scale : $60.73 – $67.34 / hour

Union : HX Contract

Description Occupational Therapist in Hand Therapy, working in our state‑of‑the‑art Outpatient Pavilion designed specifically to promote ease of collaboration with world‑class orthopedic surgeons. You will provide care to a diverse patient population with hand and upper extremity injuries, including traumatic and pathological conditions. This position delivers occupational therapy services, including evaluation and treatment of routine and complex patients. You will represent our Rehabilitation Services department to the medical community and collaborate with departmental staff in advanced clinical care and customer service. Floating to other UCSD Rehab Services clinics may be required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with hand and upper extremity injuries, both complex and routine.

Provide evidence‑based occupational therapy services within outpatient setting.

Represent Rehabilitation Services to medical and general community.

Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and other clinicians to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Float and provide services at other UCSD Rehab Services clinics as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy approved by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Occupational Therapist license issued by the state of California.

BART or BLS at time of hire, with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

Outpatient experience in a hospital‑based setting, especially large academic medical center.

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).

Special Conditions

Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

May flex and float between sites as needed.

Employment is subject to criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

Compensation Hourly Equivalent: $60.73 – $67.34

Annual Full Pay Range: $126,804 – $140,606 (prorated if position %

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