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Confluent Health
Valencia, California

Occupational Therapist - Hospital Inpatient

Occupational TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$46-$58/hr

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Job Description

True 1 0n 1 Patient Care (avg 8 patients per shift) - $5K Sign On Bonus - 401K w/ a 4% Match

Are you gettting burned out seeing 16-24 patients a day? You will never see that here! Your daily caseload will average between 7-10 patients per day! True 1 on 1 care is what we pride ourselves in, ensuring you do not feel burnt out during your drive home after work.

We are a 357-bed, not-for-profit community hospital and trauma center known for our highly respected cancer program, advanced primary stroke center, spine and joint program, an acute rehab unit which helps individuals regain their independence, growing cardiovascular services, outpatient wound care services, highly attentive physical and occupational therapies, and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical services.

We are seeking a inpatient Occupational Therapist to join our hospital team in Valencia, CA. You will work next to a team of respected OT's, PT's, SLP's, PTA's, OTA's, along with providing direct patient care and support rehabilitation activities. All of our therapists get membership with Evidence In Motion (Continued Education Program), so, if continued education and growth is something you are drawn to….. we are the company for you.

At Confluent Health and our family of affiliated brands, occupational therapists practice in an environment built for high quality care, professional growth, and sustainable careers. We support clinicians with innovative tools, strong mentorship, and clear development pathways.

Pay down your student loans faster – $1300/year in repayment support through our student loan repayment program, paid directly to your loan servicer. Program details and offerings vary by location and role.

Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

  • A care model designed to support quality outcomes and efficiency.
  • AI clinical documentation support, built to significantly reduce after hours charting – so work stays at work.
  • Structured mentorship and career development.
  • Industry-leading continuing education through Evidence in Motion (EIM) including residency, fellowship, and board certification support.
  • Multiple career pathways: clinical excellence, hybrid roles, and leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing patient medical history and developing individualized treatment plans.
  • Diagnosing patients by observing movements and listening to concerns.
  • Using exercises, stretching, equipment, and manual therapy to manage pain and improve mobility.
  • Tracking meaningful patient outcomes and adjusting your approach based on progress and clinical presentation.
  • Serving as a trusted resource and advocate for your patients throughout their recovery journey.

Qualifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist (or ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice).

Passion for evidence-based, patient centered care.

About

Compensation: $46 - $58/hour, $5K sign on bonus, with additional compensation opportunities for certifications. Benefits include generous paid time off, paid continued education, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Occupational therapyTreatment planningPatient advocacyEvidence-based practiceMobility improvementPain management

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (839 salary observations; 2,153 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 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 ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k 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
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,225 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$96k–$121kOccupational Therapy median $125k (middle half $115k–$137k)63 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)839 state / 5,886 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California917 active9,123 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-on · $1k loan repaymentCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment973 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,225 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Hospital Inpatient at Confluent Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,225 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 23 employers
7
<$95k
15
$95k-110k
3
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
5
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
36% this job
Loan repayment
15% this job
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,225 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confluent Health

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Louisville, Kentucky
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous paid time off
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) with 4% employer match
Student loan repayment $1300/year
$5K sign-on bonus
Evidence In Motion continuing education membership
AI clinical documentation support