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Scripps Health

Certified Hand Therapist - Torrey Pines- 8K Relo

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A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$85,508 / year median in California

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Certified Hand Therapist
  • Torrey Pines
  • 8K Relo Scripps Health
  • 3.9 La Jolla, CA Job Details Full-time $54.24
  • $78.
66 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications BLS Certification Occupational Therapy License Full Job Description Caring for San Diegans since 1924, Scripps Clinic is San Diego's first choice for exceptional primary care and highly specialized and coordinated specialty care. Scripps Clinic offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services that are nationally recognized for quality, excellence and innovation. From primary to specialty care, our team-based model is designed to provide the best possible care and outcomes for you and your family. More than 900 providers and physicians provide 1.5 million patient visits a year coordinated through an integrated electronic health record. This is a full time position (M-F) 7:30am-4pm (with some flexibility) at Scripps Clinic in Torrey Pines. Bonus Eligible 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. We invite you to join our Orthopedic Surgery department as a Certified Hand Therapist at Scripps Clinic in beautiful Torrey Pines. You will work in our outpatient clinic and partner with our tight-knit team of Hand Surgeons, 3 experienced Certified Hand Therapists, and 2 Medical Assistants on a wide variety of cases. The ideal candidate is confident in their skills and is passionate about their work and excited to become an integral member of our team. The Certified Hand Therapist evaluates and assesses patient function or ability, including establishing a plan of care according to standards of practice. They perform reassessment relative to the initial evaluation and modify the plan of care as needed with outpatient hand therapy patients. #LI-JS1 $4K New Hire Incentive and $8K relocation bonus 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
Required Certification/Registration:
Graduate of accredited school of Occupational Therapy Current Occupational Therapy license in State of California Current BLS from the American Heart Association Certification from the
Hand Therapy Certification Commission Preferred:
3 years' experience as CHT 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:
$54.24
  • 78.
66/hour