Occupational Therapist (OTR)
Listed compensation
$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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$156k | Occupational 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 power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 908 active | 9,010 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 46% 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 repayment959 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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