Occupational Therapist (Part-time, Day Shift)
Listed compensation
$49.6-$68.03/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area.
In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence.
We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.
Job Summary
Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.
Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD): Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2007; or foreign equivalent.
- Two years' occupational therapy experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications
- Occupational Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
Essential Functions
- Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
- Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
- Supervises assigned assistants.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit
adventisthealth.org for more information about
E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities.
Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities.
Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
Key Responsibilities
Plans and conducts treatment programs to restore physical, social, and mental functions while serving as a co-leader in an interdisciplinary team. Completes comprehensive clinical evaluations, establishes individualized care plans, and ensures accurate documentation.
Requirements
Requires a Master's or Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree and current state licensure. Candidates must hold BLS/CPR certification and Hospital Fire and Life Safety certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (839 salary observations; 2,153 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$122k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,189 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $103k–$142k | Occupational Therapy median $124k (middle half $110k–$135k)70 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+21%)839 state / 5,886 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 926 active | 9,207 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 38% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment982 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Top Occupational Therapist Jobs
50 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
34 jobs · 33 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
41 jobs · 33 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health SchedulePer Diem
Concierge Home Care · Okeechobee, Florida
Occupational Therapist (O/T) - FFS
YAI · Bronx, New York
Occupational Therapist (O/T) - FFS
$71.20 per HourOccupational Therapist - Part Time
$55-$70/hr