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Turlock, California

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$63/hr

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Job Description

Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Come join our team and start making a difference!

Essential Job Duties

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in our established policies and procedures.
  • Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. This includes, but is not limited to, Department of Health, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
  • Completion of required compliance training and processes
  • Effectively screens/evaluates patients and/ with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
  • Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
  • Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
  • Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.
  • Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
  • Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
  • Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
  • Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
  • Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
  • Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.
  • Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
  • Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
  • Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
  • Able to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
  • Able to supervise and support occupational therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
  • Adherence to NBCOT /AOTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
  • Active State Licensure
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned.
  • COMPLIANCE AND INTEGRITY: Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and to others in accordance with the Code of Conduct; adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty; shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

Additional Responsibilities (facility specific if not included above):

  • • - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Educational Requirements:

  • Must be a graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy

Specific Requirements:

  • Must hold current and active State license or Registration
  • One year’s experience in long-term care or related setting preferred

Working Conditions

  • Subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors and is exposed to dust, disinfectants, hazardous chemicals, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
  • Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, or others.
  • Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions, including Tuberculosis and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
  • Add other conditions here___
  • Physical Mental and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
  • Move intermittently throughout the work day.
  • Speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
  • Cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
  • Possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
  • Meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
  • Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Physical Requirements

Activity Strength Requirements

FT Postion

Rate $60- $63 D.O.E.

Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in your lives and others? Come join our amazing team where you can help express your love, compassion, energy and creative skills for our patients!

We are committed to providing an excellent clinical experience for our patients and an amazing work environment for our employees. Join a team that works together to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and caring individuals that are ready to jump in and be a part of the industry change. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicant from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Our company mission is to strive every day to be the skilled nursing facility of choice in our community.

Our facility’s successes depend upon our highly motivated team working to improve the daily lives of our residents and driven to provide extraordinary service by creating a team that is dedicated to upholding our facility’s mission.

You’ll meet a team of innovators—Nurses, Therapists and other Clinicians, all professionals at the tops of their games, genuinely committed, remarkably caring and wholeheartedly compassionate.

This feeling of Family and Caring permeates everything we do, and enables us to attract the most outstanding team members our community has to offer.

  • C.A.P.L.I.C.O.
  • Customer Second, Employee First
  • Accountability
  • Passion for Learning
  • Love one Another
  • Intelligent Risk Taking
  • Celebration
  • Ownership

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401K (Match)
  • DailyPay
  • Career advancement opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

  • Employee discounts on entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!
  • For benefit details check us out here ensignbenefits.com
  • Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.

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Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide rehabilitative interventions to improve cognitive and physical functioning. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, communicating with the healthcare team, and supervising support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold an active state license. At least one year of experience in a long-term care or related setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Rehabilitation planningClinical documentationPatient counselingCare coordinationDischarge planningSupervisionRegulatory complianceElectronic documentation systems

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (156 salary observations; 309 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (2,086 salary observations; 8,254 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 19 employers

9
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
8
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$117k-$148k
#3

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,317 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Turlock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$460k
Typical market rent
$2,075/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ensign Services

Hospitals and Health Care
San Juan Capistrano, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401K (Match)
DailyPay
Career Advancement Opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities
Employee Discounts