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Healthpro Heritage
Bakersfield, California

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$73/hr

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Full-Time
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Job Description

Overview

Exciting Occupational Therapist Opportunity – Bakersfield, CA

HealthPro Heritage is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our team at a well-established nonprofit Life Plan Community. This is a unique opportunity to provide therapy across the full continuum of care, including short-term rehab, skilled nursing, and outpatient services, all within a supportive, resident-focused environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

$5,000 Sign-On or Relocation Bonus

Work in a 210-bed community on an 11-acre campus with gardens, walking paths, and a warm, welcoming neighborhood atmosphere

  • Flexible scheduling options: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN
  • Competitive full-time pay range: $60-$73/hr, based on experience

Comprehensive Benefits Include

Health Insurance, Dental, Vision

HSA & FSA

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off & Sick Time
  • Free CEUs & License Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program
  • Discount Program: Tickets at Work

If you’re an Occupational Therapist seeking a rewarding opportunity to grow professionally, enjoy excellent benefits, and make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives, we’d love to connect with you!

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.

Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.

Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.

Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Patient Assessment: Evaluate clients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities using observations and standardized tools.

Treatment and Education: Create personalized treatment plans to meet clients' goals and enhance their functional abilities. Educate clients and their families on improving daily activities, including the use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Advocacy and Support: Advocate for clients' needs and support them in accessing community resources, services, and accommodations.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or license eligible

Skills: Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist patients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationRehabilitationPatient educationEnvironmental modificationPatient-centered care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (323 salary observations; 574 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (2,458 salary observations; 7,281 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Healthpro Heritage

Hospitals and Health Care
Hunt Valley, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On or Relocation Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
HSA & FSA
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off & Sick Time