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Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44.15-$62.87/hr

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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.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity.

We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Loma Linda University Medical Center is a religiously-qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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We appreciate your interest in Loma Linda and wish you success in your job search!

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

Clinical assessmentCritical thinkingProblem solvingTime managementCommunicationCollaborationDocumentationEquipment calibration

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$92k–$131kOccupational 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California896 active9,005 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 57% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment948 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,122 in the last 30 days1,573 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
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

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 18 employers
9
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
36%
CME allowance
36%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Hand Therapist II, Ambulatory

Sutter Health · Yuba City, California

$122k-$171k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist II, Hand Therapy

$98k-$137k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$105k-$135k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Loma Linda

Hospitals and Health Care
Loma Linda, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

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Living in Loma Linda

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$595k
Typical market rent
$2,317/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
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 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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