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Occupational Therapist (OTR)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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$60-$75/hr

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OTR) – Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN

  • Hayward Gardens Post Acute | Hayward, CA
  • Pay: $60.00–$75.00 per hour (DOE)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time or PRN

Now Hiring! New Grads Welcome!

Hayward Gardens Post Acute is looking for a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OTR) to join our in-house rehabilitation team!

We are hiring for Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities and welcome both experienced therapists and new graduates who are passionate about helping residents regain independence and improve their quality of life.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide skilled therapy services to improve daily living skills, mobility, strength, coordination, and functional independence.

If you're looking for competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a supportive clinical environment where you can make a difference, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on improving independence with activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, bathing, grooming, and self-care.

Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to improve strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and functional performance.

  • Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with California state regulations.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding treatment progress and discharge planning.
  • Participate in Resident Care Conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and Utilization Review meetings as needed.
  • Educate residents and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, fall prevention, and safety techniques.
  • Recommend appropriate adaptive and durable medical equipment to promote resident independence.
  • Assist with staff education and training, including restorative nursing programs.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Maintain a safe treatment environment and follow infection control and facility safety procedures.
  • Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Current and active California Occupational Therapist (OTR) license in good standing.
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply!
  • Skilled nursing, post-acute care, or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred, but not required.
  • Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Passion for providing compassionate, resident-centered care.

Why Join Hayward Gardens Post Acute?

  • Competitive Pay: $60–$75 per hour, DOE
  • Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN scheduling options
  • New Grads Welcome – Start Your Career With Us!
  • In-house rehabilitation program
  • Supportive and collaborative therapy team
  • Comprehensive benefits available for eligible positions
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
  • Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives

Whether you're an experienced Occupational Therapist or a recent graduate ready to begin your career, Hayward Gardens Post Acute offers an opportunity to grow professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of our residents.

Join our rehabilitation team and help residents regain independence, improve daily living skills, and achieve their highest quality of life. We look forward to meeting you!

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 will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide skilled therapy services to improve daily living skills and functional independence. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervision

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (718 salary observations; 2,120 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,096 salary observations; 27,028 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 ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$156kOccupational Therapy median $123k (middle half $110k–$135k)55 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$97k nationally (+20%)718 state / 5,096 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$127k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California908 active9,010 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment959 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 16 employers
4
<$95k
6
$95k-105k
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$105k-110k
6
$110k-130k
4
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
38% this job
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN scheduling options
New Grads Welcome
In-house rehabilitation program
Supportive and collaborative therapy team
Comprehensive benefits available for eligible positions
Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education

Living in Hayward

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$811k
Typical market rent
$2,652/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.