Occupational Therapist-Neuro and Hand Therapist- Per Diem- San Diego County Float
Listed compensation
$52.36-$75.69/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern, benefits and time off.
Job Description
Hours: Shift Start Time:
Variable
Shift End Time
Variable
AWS Hours Requirement
8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information
Per Diem schedule; opportunity for up 40 hrs per week
Weekend Requirements
No Weekends
On-Call Required
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum)
$52.360 - $67.570 - $75.690
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do
Performs occupational therapy evaluations of patients with various physical disabilities, conditions, injuries, etc. Designs and implements efficient and effective treatment plans. Develops and implements programs in support of the OT clinic's pursuit to provide the Sharp Experience with a commitment to zero defects and zero harm.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- California Occupational Therapist license - CA Board of Occupational Therapy -REQUIRED
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
experience in all aspects of Occupational Therapy
Essential Functions
Patient Care and Operational Excellence
Delivers efficient and effective patient care by combining clinical expertise with current evidence, best practices, and patient values.
Ensures timely initiation of care and seamless follow-up appointments to adhere to the plan of care. Provides patients with clear pathways to access the required expertise and resources.
Consistently monitors patients’ progress and progresses programs accordingly.
Efficiently uses staffing and clinic resources by streamlining intra- and inter-departmental communication, minimizing waste, and ensuring the timely coordination of care.
Minimize risks to patients by carefully considering co-morbidities, following safety protocols, and ensuring a safe treatment environment.
Demonstrates flexibility by accepting assignment changes and work locations to help maintain efficient departmental operation.
Efficiently fabricates custom static and dynamic splints, ensuring safety and positive outcomes. Adjusts fabrication according to protocols, physician prescriptions, and patient feedback.
Meets department standards for patient access.
Documentation
Documentation follows all SHC policy and procedures for confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines. Documentation meets all third-party payer (Medicare, PPO, Work Comp and HMO) and regulatory requirements.
Completes all notes and billing daily.
Completes all tasks and documentation needs (i. e. utilization management, plan of care, medical necessity reviews) based on department and regulatory requirements.
Professional and Departmental Development
- Identifies needs for self-development in patient care and departmental operations.
- Demonstrates initiative in seeking mentorship and peer consultation.
Consistently attends, actively, and positively participates in clinic meetings, rehab department meetings, in-services, and programs related to job responsibilities.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Competency in the area of hand and upper extremity conditions, splinting techniques and the ability to establish effective rapport/communication with patients.
- AOTA and OTAC memberships preferred.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
Key Responsibilities
Performs occupational therapy evaluations and designs effective treatment plans for patients with physical disabilities or injuries. Ensures operational excellence through timely documentation, billing, and coordination of care within a clinical setting.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree, a California Occupational Therapist license, and AHA Basic Life Support certification. Candidates should possess competency in hand and upper extremity conditions and splinting techniques.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (759 salary observations; 2,193 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,363 salary observations; 27,244 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 ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in hand therapist (ot) | ranked against 166 Hand Therapist (OT) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $109k–$157k | Occupational Therapy median $140k (middle half $104k–$140k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $116k median in California | $97k nationally (+20%)759 state / 5,363 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$120k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 920 active | 9,116 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 60% 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 repayment976 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist-Neuro and Hand Therapist- Per Diem- San Diego County Float at Sharp HealthCare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Hand Therapist (OT) — ranked against 166 active Hand Therapist (OT) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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