Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$44.15-$62.87/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Occupational Therapist provides clinical occupational therapy assessments, consultations and directs services to clients referred to START in the Inland Empire. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience
- Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
- Minimum one year of experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of occupational therapy and pediatrics in variety of settings such as early intervention, clinic-based, home based, and school based. Able to: read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction.
Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.
Licensures and Certifications: National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy; and Licensure permit from California Board of Occupational Therapy required.
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.
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Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist provides clinical assessments, consultations, and direct services to clients in various settings including clinics, homes, and schools. They are also responsible for collaborating with the team, maintaining patient care equipment, and managing a diverse caseload.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy and possess current licensure from the California Board of Occupational Therapy. National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy is also required, along with at least one year of experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (768 salary observations; 2,201 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,405 salary observations; 28,087 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $92k–$131k | Occupational Therapy median $121k (middle half $108k–$130k)75 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $118k median in California | $97k nationally (+22%)768 state / 5,405 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$101k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 896 active | 9,005 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 57% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment948 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,122 in the last 30 days | 1,573 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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