Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $120K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Wage: Starting at $120K Annually |$57.69/Hour

20 Visits Per Week

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a-5p

Location: Redding, CA | Shasta County

When you feel valued and supported by management, it makes every day more rewarding. As a Home Health OT for Interim HealthCare®, this is the kind of culture you will enjoy!

A pioneer in home care, Interim HealthCare is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients and eager to employ OTs who feel the same. Did you know, more than 65 percent of our leaders are nurses and medical professionals? We understand firsthand what it takes to care for others and the sacrifices you make to do so. If you’re ready to work for a company that appreciates you and empowers you to be the best therapist you can be, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:

  • Starting salary $120k annually plus paid mileage
  • 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
  • Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
  • Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
  • Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
  • Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(K) Benefits * Must meet criteria

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

  • Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
  • Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LVN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
  • Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
  • Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
  • Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to provide added support
  • Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
  • Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care

A Few Must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in CA
  • Minimum of one (1) year of occupational therapy experience preferred, ideally in home healthcare
  • Ability to pass a Background Check, Physical, Drug Screen and TB Test
  • Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
  • Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

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Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will assess patients, establish therapy goals, and provide home-based care to improve daily living skills and coordination. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary home health team to educate patients and families on safety strategies and care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold an active license in California. At least one year of experience in home healthcare is preferred, along with the ability to pass background and health screenings.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentHome health careClinical judgmentDocumentationFall risk assessmentPatient educationCare planningResourcefulnessCompassion

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (932 salary observations; 2,030 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Interim HealthCare Northern CA, NV, OR a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$130k-$160k
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.1
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Redding

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,704/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Redding, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Paid mileage
1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios
Flexible assignments
Online training and CEUs
Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
Medical/Dental/Vision
401(K)