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Occupational Therapist (OTR)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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starting at $65+/hr

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Job Description

Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (OTR) – Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN

  • Moraga Post Acute
  • Starting Rate: $65+/hour, DOE
  • Full-Time Benefits Available

Join Our Rehabilitation Team!

Moraga Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OTR) to join our growing in-house rehabilitation team! We are currently hiring for Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities.

If you are passionate about helping residents regain independence, improve daily functioning, and achieve their rehabilitation goals, we would love to meet you!

Position Responsibilities

  • Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans based on functional needs and physician orders.
  • Provide skilled occupational therapy services to improve independence with activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Supervise and collaborate with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with state regulations.
  • Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Participate in care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and discharge planning.
  • Educate residents and caregivers on treatment goals, adaptive techniques, safety awareness, and fall prevention.
  • Recommend adaptive equipment and DME to promote independence and successful transitions.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.

Qualifications

  • Current California Occupational Therapist (OTR) license required.
  • Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Passion for providing exceptional, resident-centered care.

Why Join Moraga Post Acute?

  • Competitive pay starting at $65+/hour, DOE
  • Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN flexibility
  • Benefits available for Full-Time employees
  • Supportive, collaborative in-house rehabilitation team
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives
  • Professional growth in a rewarding post-acute care environment

Take the next step in your occupational therapy career with Moraga Post Acute! Join a team that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and is dedicated to helping residents achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate residents to develop individualized treatment plans and provide skilled therapy to improve independence in daily activities. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, supervise COTAs, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningCare coordinationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (787 salary observations; 2,371 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,591 salary observations; 28,673 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 ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k 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$135kOccupational Therapy median $118k (middle half $108k–$129k)54 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$97k nationally (+20%)787 state / 5,591 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$122k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California910 active9,132 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 55% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment970 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,199 in the last 30 days1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.0% 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

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 18 employers
9
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
4%

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 Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,905 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Moraga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.32M
Typical market rent
$3,060/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
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.

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