Occupational Therapist (OT)
Listed compensation
$60-$64/hr
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Job Description
- Occupational Therapist (OT) – Valle Verde | Santa Barbara, CA
- $5,000 Sign-On or Relocation Bonus | Exceptional Campus | Flexible Scheduling
HealthPro Heritage is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our team at Valle Verde, a premier nonprofit Life Plan Community in Santa Barbara, CA. This is a rare opportunity to practice in a resort-style senior living environment while delivering meaningful, patient-centered care across multiple levels of service.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- $5,000 Sign-On or Relocation Bonus
- Competitive full-time pay range: $60-$64 per hour, based on experience
- Flexible options: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN
- Standard Full-Time schedule: Sunday–Thursday
- Provide therapy across Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care
Unmatched Work Environment: Valle Verde is a stunning 63-acre campus featuring gardens, walking paths, and a true neighborhood feel—just one mile from the beach and downtown Santa Barbara.
Outstanding Team Member Amenities Include
- On-site restaurant and café
- Grocery and sundries store
- Fitness center and swimming pool
- Pickleball court and dog park
- Over 60 acres of walking paths
If you’re an Occupational Therapist looking for clinical variety, exceptional work-life balance, and a truly beautiful place to practice, we’d love to connect and share more about this unique opportunity.
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, 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
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (960 salary observations; 2,084 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,856 salary observations; 26,330 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$129k 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,322 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $125k–$133k | Occupational Therapy median $119k (middle half $100k–$130k)939 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+21%)960 state / 6,856 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$116k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 918 active | 9,358 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | California Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment973 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) at Healthpro Heritage a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,322 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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