Acute Occupational Therapist TC- Per Diem - Vista
Listed compensation
$62.04-$68.23/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Hours: Shift Start Time:
8 AM
Shift End Time
4:30 PM
AWS Hours Requirement
8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information
6 weekend shifts per month
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
On-Call Required
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum)
$62.040 - $62.040 - $68.230
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU.
What You Will Do
Provides individualized and quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments and education to meet each patient's needs based on medical necessity and clinical indication in accordance with the Occupational Therapy California State Practice Act and Title 16 requirements.
These services will be provided in settings across the entire continuum of care including inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and outpatient services. Adheres to professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined by department expectations and professional organizations.
Maintains productivity, weekend and holiday requirements as specified. Ongoing professional development and continuing education to promote clinical excellence and evidence-based practice.
Assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
Required Qualifications
Other Graduate of an approved professional school or graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Competent in provision of Occupational Therapy modalities, interventions, and procedures.
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
- Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy -REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
1 Year experience as an Occupational Therapist
Other Qualification Requirements
CCS Paneled Provider for NICU. - REQUIRED NBCOT certification. - PREFERRED Advance Practice Certification in ‘Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation or Intervention’ and CNT or CNT eligible. - PREFERRED
Essential Functions
The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit-based safety and infection control requirements.
Accurately perform individualized and quality evaluations, assessments, prognoses, treatments and education to patients and families/caregivers.
Provide care in inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and/or outpatient settings based on patient care and business needs.
- Meet weekend and holiday requirements based on FTE status.
- Independently assess all areas relevant to patient function, utilize sound clinical decision-making skills, develop a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan, and complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Accurately enters data in Tri-City Medical Center’s Electronic Health Record System.
- Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide mentorship as requested (voluntary).
- Follows organization’s rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards while carrying out the mission, vision, and values of Tri-City Health District.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge and proficiency of standard office equipment (i. e., fax, photocopier), personal computer and computer software skills (i. e., MS Windows Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet).
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong Customer Service skills.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
Key Responsibilities
Provides individualized evaluations, assessments, and treatments to patients across acute care and rehabilitation settings. Maintains accurate documentation in the electronic health record and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school and current OTR certification. Must hold AHA Basic Life Support certification and demonstrate competency in occupational therapy modalities and interventions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (770 salary observations; 2,292 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,263 salary observations; 28,727 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k 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 | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,068 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $129k–$142k | Occupational Therapy median $122k (middle half $104k–$131k)945 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+20%)770 state / 5,263 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$122k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 880 active | 8,967 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 46% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment938 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,210 in the last 30 days | 1,611 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Acute Occupational Therapist TC- Per Diem - Vista at Sharp HealthCare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,068 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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