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Citrus Heights, California

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$70/hr

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Citrus Heights Post Acute | Citrus Heights, CA
  • Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour (DOE)
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Location: Citrus Heights, CA
  • Occupational Therapist Jobs in Citrus Heights, CA

Citrus Heights Post Acute is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing rehabilitation team. If you're passionate about helping patients regain independence, improve daily living skills, and achieve their highest level of function, we invite you to apply.

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team in a supportive skilled nursing and post-acute care environment where your expertise is valued and your impact is recognized every day.

Why Join Citrus Heights Post Acute?

  • Competitive pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour DOE
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Supportive and collaborative rehab team
  • Modern therapy equipment and treatment programs
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • Consistent patient caseload
  • Patient-centered care environment
  • Positive workplace culture focused on teamwork and outcomes

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements individualized treatment programs that help patients improve functional independence and quality of life. This role collaborates closely with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and families to develop effective treatment plans and achieve optimal outcomes.

  • Occupational Therapist Responsibilities
  • Evaluate patients within required regulatory timeframes following physician referral
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and establish measurable goals
  • Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders and professional standards
  • Assess patients' abilities to perform activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), aides, and students as appropriate
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress and care plans
  • Participate in care conferences, rehab meetings, and discharge planning
  • Educate patients, families, caregivers, and staff on treatment plans and therapy techniques
  • Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and durable medical equipment as needed
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation in compliance with federal, state, and facility guidelines
  • Maintain therapy equipment and report maintenance or repair needs
  • Promote a positive, compassionate, and patient-focused rehabilitation environment

Qualifications

  • Current and active California Occupational Therapist License required
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required
  • Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred
  • Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, post-acute, or long-term care experience preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Experience with PointClickCare and Casamba preferred
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care

About Citrus Heights Post Acute

At Citrus Heights Post Acute, we are committed to helping our patients achieve their highest level of independence and recovery. Our rehabilitation team is supported by strong leadership, modern resources, and a collaborative culture that empowers clinicians to do their best work while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Ready to take the next step in your therapy career?

Apply now to join Citrus Heights Post Acute's rehabilitation team and help patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life.

Citrus Heights Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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 evaluates, plans, and implements individualized treatment programs to help patients improve functional independence and quality of life. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide care, educate families, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationAdaptive equipment recommendationPatient educationSupervision of COTAs

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (799 salary observations; 2,246 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,566 salary observations; 27,651 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 ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k 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
Listed pay$135k–$146kOccupational Therapy median $122k (middle half $110k–$131k)53 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)799 state / 5,566 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$127k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California900 active8,960 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 31% no call · 52% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment951 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,074 in the last 30 days1,790 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 15 employers
4
<$95k
6
$95k-105k
7
$105k-110k
2
$110k-125k
7
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Hand Therapist II, Ambulatory

Sutter Health · Yuba City, California

$122k-$171k
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist II, Hand Therapy

$98k-$137k
+ 24 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 9,061 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PACS

IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Competitive pay
Supportive rehab team
Modern therapy equipment
Career growth opportunities

Living in Citrus Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$459k
Typical market rent
$1,883/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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