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Interface Rehab
Santa Ana, California

Occupational Therapist (F/T)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48-$54/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Advanced Rehab Center of Tustin - Santa Ana, CA
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed

Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full-Time Interface Rehab, Inc., a trusted leader in rehabilitation services since 1995, is seeking passionate Occupational Therapists (OTR) to join our team.

Whether you're looking for flexible per-diem shifts or a full-time schedule, we offer a variety of opportunities tailored to your availability.

Opportunities Full-time and Part-time and Flexible scheduling: Shifts available, up to 40 hours/week Opportunities across post-acute care, retirement communities, and outpatient clinics

What You'll Do

Provide exceptional Occupational therapy care to patients across various settings Assist in evaluating and implementing personalized treatment plans Collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize recovery Document patient progress and maintain accurate medical records Support patients in achieving rehabilitation goals and long-term wellness What You’ll Need Active or obtainable Occupational Therapist license in the state of California Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive hourly rate ($48.00 to $54.00) and one of the best benefits packages in the industry.

Some of our excellent benefits for full-time employees include: Paid Time Off (PTO) – 15 Days to start. Accrue up to 30 days of PTO! Every year an additional day of PTO is added up to a maximum accrual of 30 days of PTO. 6 Paid holidays and up to 3 days of bereavement pay each year.

A 401(K)-retirement program with a company match of 25% up to the first 4% of your deferral every payroll. Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Basic Life Insurance of $25,000 and additional Optional Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance available. Relocation Assistance. H1-B Immigration expertise.

Sign on Bonus for select opportunities! Why Interface Rehab? Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality therapy services throughout California. We offer a comprehensive continuum of care and a supportive environment where your skills and compassion make a lasting impact.

Ready to take the next step in your OT career? Join our team of dedicated, skilled professionals who are committed to supporting every stage of recovery. Please visit our career page to view all our opportunities. We look forward to discussing your personal and professional goals and interests.

We have Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem and select Travel opportunities throughout California Talent Acquisition department recruiting@interfacerehab.com Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional occupational therapy care to patients across various clinical settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement personalized treatment plans and document patient progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active or obtainable Occupational Therapist license in the state of California. The role requires a commitment to delivering high-quality therapy services in a supportive environment.

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (839 salary observations; 2,153 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 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 ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k 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
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,225 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$100k–$112kOccupational Therapy median $124k (middle half $115k–$137k)66 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)839 state / 5,886 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California925 active9,174 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment981 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,225 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (F/T) at Interface Rehab a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,225 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 22 employers
7
<$95k
15
$95k-110k
2
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
5
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Hand Therapist II, Ambulatory

Sutter Health · Yuba City, California

$122k-$171k
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

Pivot Home Health · Aurora, Colorado

$50k-$170k
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,225 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Interface Rehab

Hospitals and Health Care
Placentia, California
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

15 days PTO to start (accrue up to 30 days)
6 paid holidays
Up to 3 days bereavement pay
401(k) with 25% match up to first 4%
Medical, Dental, Vision
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance ($25,000)
Optional Life Insurance
Pet Insurance

Living in Santa Ana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$873k
Typical market rent
$2,820/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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