Occupational Therapist ( Per Diem)
Listed compensation
$48-$58/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
- Job Location: Desert Canyon Post-Acute Center - Lancaster, CA
- Position Type: Per Diem
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
Occupational Therapist (OTR) 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 $58.00) 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 and assist in implementing personalized treatment plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain accurate medical records to support patient recovery goals.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an active or obtainable Occupational Therapist license in the state of California. The role requires the ability to work in post-acute care, retirement communities, or outpatient clinic settings.
Key Skills
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 ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k 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 | 6.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,225 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $100k–$121k | Occupational Therapy median $140k (middle half $104k–$140k)24 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 | ~$100k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 921 active | 9,231 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment978 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Interface Rehab | #9 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist ( Per Diem) 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.
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