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Occupational Therapist-OT Per-Diem

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$65-$75/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Posting: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Per-Diem
  • Location: Hanford Post Acute – Hanford, CA
  • Salary Range: $65.00-$75.00/hour
  • Schedule: Per-Diem | Day Shift
  • Join Our Therapy Team at Hanford Post Acute

Hanford Post Acute, a skilled nursing facility in Hanford, CA, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team full-time. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care that supports our residents in regaining independence and achieving their goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for an OT who is passionate about working in a supportive environment with a strong interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Deliver occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders and care plans
  • Document evaluations, daily treatment notes, and progress reports accurately and timely
  • Supervise and support COTAs and therapy aides in accordance with state regulations
  • Educate residents, caregivers, and staff on therapy techniques and post-discharge care
  • Participate in care planning meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Recommend adaptive equipment and assist with discharge planning

Qualifications

  • Valid California Occupational Therapy License (required)
  • Current CPR certification (required)
  • Skilled nursing or post-acute care experience preferred
  • Strong communication, clinical, and organizational skills
  • Passion for resident-focused care and rehabilitation

We Offer

Competitive pay starting at $65/hour

Full Benefits Package Including

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

If you're an Occupational Therapist looking to make a real impact in a caring, team-oriented facility, apply today to join Hanford Post Acute. We look forward to meeting you!

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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationPatient evaluationSupervision of COTAAdaptive equipment recommendationPatient education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (923 salary observations; 2,015 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 36% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

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

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs

13
<$130k
9
$130k-150k
8
$150k-170k
5
$170k-190k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Relocation assistance
19%
Visa sponsorship
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Caring Hand Home Health Solutions · El Dorado, California

$130/visit
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#3

Occupational Therapist- Redding/Red Bluff

Salary Range: $95.00/…
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Hanford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$366k
Typical market rent
$2,003/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
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 · Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holiday pay
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development