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Livermore, California

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$67/hr

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Job Description

About Us

Avondale Villa Post-Acute is proud to be a Five-Star, Medicare-certified and a 37-bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Livermore. It is part of The Villas Post-Acute and Senior Living community, serving local seniors.

Our Team

Our dedicated and professional staff possesses the strengths and talents necessary to deliver the highest quality of care consistently. Whether our residents are recovering after a hospital stay or require ongoing medical support, the Team is devoted to helping them achieve their personal health and wellness goals.

Position Overview

The Occupational Therapist (OT) role provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patients' strengths, limitations, and goals.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on the patient's needs and goals.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to improve patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
  • Educate patients and their families on adaptive techniques and strategies for independent living.
  • Document patients' progress and update treatment plans as needed
  • Stay current with advances in occupational therapy by attending professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Newly licensed OT/new OT graduates are welcome.
  • Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care experience is a plus.
  • Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist (OT) is a plus.
  • A valid and active California license to practice Occupational Therapy is required.
  • BLS Certifications are required.

What We Offer (Full-Time)

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
  • Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
  • 401(k) retirement savings.
  • Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Recruiter: Charmaine Dalmacio Paña

You can directly message me at 9166478576

Schedule: Open to Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN/Per-Diem.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans to improve physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals and educate families on adaptive techniques to support patient independence.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPatient educationCare coordinationBLS certification

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (553 salary observations; 1,647 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,024 salary observations; 20,992 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 ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k 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, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 16 employers

12
<$115k
4
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
1
$148k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
CME allowance
52%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Welbe Health · Elk Grove, California

$117k-$148k
#3

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,317 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Livermore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$989k
Typical market rent
$3,079/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
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.

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

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement savings
Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
Paid orientation and training programs