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Developmental Services Aide (Per Diem) - Occupational Therapy

San Diego, California

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Job ID
19042
Date posted
06/23/2026
Schedule
Per Diem
Shift
Day
Department
Occupational Therapy

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of a licensed care practitioner, provides and documents clinical care and associated tasks as assigned. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal care is provided in a quality environment to patients and families. Utilizes appropriate age and developmental approach in application of care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma, GED or Foreign equivalent

Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by American Heart Association

Those staff assisting with the provision of direct Audiology and/or Speech Pathology services must be registered with the State of California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board within three months of hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in OT/PT/Speech/Audiology

1 year of experience

Pediatric experience in inpatient, outpatient or long-term care setting

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Advanced knowledge of medical terminology; experience with data entry and clinical computer systems

The current salary range for this position is $21.00 to $28.88

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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