Occupational Therapist-OT Per-Diem
Listed compensation
$60-$65/hr
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
- Occupational Therapist (OT) – Per Diem
- Linwood Meadows Care Center – Visalia, CA
- Pay Range: $60–$65/hour BOE
Linwood Meadows Care Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our outstanding rehab team. If you are passionate about helping others regain independence and improve quality of life, we invite you to become part of our supportive and resident-focused culture.
About Us
Linwood Meadows Care Center is a premier skilled nursing facility in Visalia, CA, recognized for personalized care, dedicated staff, and excellent therapy outcomes. Our mission is to help residents recover safely, maximize independence, and return home whenever possible.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $60–$65/hour BOE
- Flexible Per Diem schedule
- Positive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee appreciation and recognition programs
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day
General Purpose
The Occupational Therapist evaluates residents, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic interventions to improve independence with daily living skills, mobility, safety, and overall functional performance.
Essential Duties
- Evaluate residents and determine occupational therapy needs and rehabilitation potential
- Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans
- Provide therapeutic interventions focused on ADLs, strength, coordination, balance, cognition, and safety
- Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, residents, and families regarding progress and goals
- Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team conferences
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
- Educate residents and caregivers on home programs, adaptive strategies, and fall prevention
- Recommend adaptive equipment and assistive devices to promote independence
- Supervise COTAs and therapy aides as appropriate
- Maintain a safe treatment environment and follow infection control procedures
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Master’s or Doctorate preferred
License
Current California Occupational Therapy license in good standing
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Casamba and PointClickCare
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
Passion for Patient-centered Care and Functional Outcomes
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates residents and develops individualized treatment plans to improve daily living skills, mobility, and functional performance. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and provide education to residents and caregivers regarding home programs and safety.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor 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 (425 salary observations; 1,096 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (3,066 salary observations; 13,376 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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k 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 | $125k–$135k | Occupational Therapy median $121k (middle half $102k–$131k)962 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+21%)425 state / 3,066 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$117k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 919 active | 9,171 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment970 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,221 in the last 30 days | 1,726 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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