Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$47.64-$59.55/hr
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Job Description
Grow Healthy
If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.
We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.
Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.
Job Overview
This is a specialized Occupational Therapist (OT) position to support the Rehabilitation Manager directly over five major domains of work: staff coverage, staff training, administration, project coordination, and regulatory compliance.
The OT will cover various PACE Occupational Therapist duties remotely or in-person for any of the AltaMed PACE Centers, as needed to support compliance-related needs such as assessments, care planning, and IDT/Care Coordination meetings.
The OT will support training such as onboarding, process implementation, and competency re-training as assigned by the Rehabilitation Manager.
The OT will support Rehab operations by assisting processes such as data collection, data analysis, report building, preparing and facilitating presentations, and compliance recordkeeping.
The OT will support PACE by assisting with program planning and implementation, participating in CQI initiatives, and serving on interdisciplinary committees to improve participant health outcomes and the delivery of Rehab services.
The OT will collaborate with discipline managers, QI team, the Rehabilitation department, and other PACE leaders to align with organizational goals, provide an exceptional customer experience, and optimize care delivery.
Minimum Requirements
- An Occupational Therapist license issued by the State of California Occupational Therapy Board is required.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the frail elderly (Geriatric) and disabled populations preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin preferred.
- Post-professional education and training in Physical Agent Modality preferred.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Compensation
$47.64 - $59.55 hourly
Compensation Disclaimer
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
- Benefits & Career Development
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.
You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.
After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will support the Rehabilitation Manager by overseeing staff training, regulatory compliance, and project coordination across various PACE centers. They will also perform clinical duties such as assessments and care planning while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient health outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Occupational Therapy license issued by the State of California and a current BLS certification. Experience working with frail elderly and disabled populations is preferred, along with post-professional training in Physical Agent Modality.
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 (924 salary observations; 2,017 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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 ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 41% have no call, 61% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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