Occupational Therapist(OT) PRN
Listed compensation
$70-$75/hr
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Job Description
- Occupational Therapist (OT) – Full-Time
- Arvin Post Acute | Arvin, CA (Bakersfield Area)
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Competitive Pay | New Grads Welcome!
- Pay range $70-$75 hourly BOE
Description
Arvin Post Acute is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to evaluate, treat, and support residents in achieving greater independence and improved quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents and develop customized treatment plans
- Deliver hands-on OT care per physician orders
- Supervise and mentor COTAs and aides
- Document progress and participate in team care planning
- Support discharge planning with training and equipment recommendations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
- Current CA OT license
- CPR certified
- SNF/rehab experience preferred
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay $70-$75
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- 401(k) with match
- PTO + paid holidays
- Referral bonus program
- Clinical development and leadership opportunities
- Apply today to make a real impact!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (954 salary observations; 2,069 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,812 salary observations; 26,149 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 ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $146k–$156k | Occupational Therapy median $140k (middle half $140k–$140k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+21%)954 state / 6,812 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 901 active | 9,249 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Arvin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $283k
- Median resident rent
- $1,122/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.