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Walnut Creek, California

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$101,858

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Occupational Therapist – Grey Pine Holdings, LLC dba Shadelands Post Acute – Walnut Creek, CA.

Job Duties: (Multiple Positions) Evaluate and treat patients, communicate with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintain documentation of services in the medical records. Conduct in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record must clearly define the cause of delay. Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.

Treat patients per the physician treatment plan. Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.

Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans. Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed. Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.

Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and recertification documentation per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements. Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.

Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services. Participate in discharge planning.

Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility (i. e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars). Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.

Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Must have a valid State of California Occupational Therapist license.

Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.

How to Apply

Send resumes to Russel Bajacan, Recruitment Experience and Learning Manager, PACS, Inc., 90 S 400 W, Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, or email to russel.bajacan@pacs.com. Please reference job title + KSYK26 in cover letter or email subject line.

Annual salary offered: $101,858.00.

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 and treat patients, develop treatment plans, and maintain accurate medical documentation. They will also supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and provide training to facility staff and patient families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid State of California Occupational Therapist license. Applicants must also have the legal authority to work in the United States.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningStaff TrainingSupervisionInterdisciplinary Communication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (797 salary observations; 2,326 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,562 salary observations; 29,543 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 ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k 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
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$102kOccupational Therapy median $104k (middle half $99k–$109k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$118k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)797 state / 5,562 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$92k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California903 active9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 33% no call · 63% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment959 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,043 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at PACS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,043 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 14 employers
4
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
Sign-on bonus
36%
CME allowance
36%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Walnut Creek

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.16M≈ 11.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,924/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.