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Interface Rehab
City of Industry, California

Occupational Therapist ( Per Diem)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$48-$58/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: El Elcanto Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center - City of Industry, CA
  • Position Type: Per Diem
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed

Occupational Therapist (OTR) Interface Rehab, Inc., a trusted leader in rehabilitation services since 1995, is seeking passionate Occupational Therapists (OTR) to join our team.

Whether you're looking for flexible per-diem shifts or a full-time schedule, we offer a variety of opportunities tailored to your availability.

Opportunities Full-time and Part-time and Flexible scheduling: Shifts available, up to 40 hours/week Opportunities across post-acute care, retirement communities, and outpatient clinics

What You'll Do

Provide exceptional Occupational therapy care to patients across various settings Assist in evaluating and implementing personalized treatment plans Collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize recovery Document patient progress and maintain accurate medical records Support patients in achieving rehabilitation goals and long-term wellness What You’ll Need Active or obtainable Occupational Therapist license in the state of California Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive hourly rate ($48.00 to $58.00) and one of the best benefits packages in the industry.

Some of our excellent benefits for full-time employees include: Paid Time Off (PTO) – 15 Days to start. Accrue up to 30 days of PTO! Every year an additional day of PTO is added up to a maximum accrual of 30 days of PTO. 6 Paid holidays and up to 3 days of bereavement pay each year.

A 401(K)-retirement program with a company match of 25% up to the first 4% of your deferral every payroll. Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Basic Life Insurance of $25,000 and additional Optional Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance available. Relocation Assistance. H1-B Immigration expertise.

Sign on Bonus for select opportunities! Why Interface Rehab? Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality therapy services throughout California. We offer a comprehensive continuum of care and a supportive environment where your skills and compassion make a lasting impact.

Ready to take the next step in your OT career? Join our team of dedicated, skilled professionals who are committed to supporting every stage of recovery. Please visit our career page to view all our opportunities. We look forward to discussing your personal and professional goals and interests.

We have Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem and select Travel opportunities throughout California Talent Acquisition department recruiting@interfacerehab.com Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional occupational therapy care to patients and assist in evaluating and implementing personalized treatment plans. Collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams to document patient progress and achieve rehabilitation goals.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active or obtainable Occupational Therapist license in the state of California. The role requires the ability to work in post-acute care, retirement communities, or outpatient clinic settings.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningMedical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient CareRecovery Optimization

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (811 salary observations; 2,343 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,716 salary observations; 28,639 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 ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k 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 score6.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 8,973 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$100k–$121kOccupational Therapy median $140k (middle half $104k–$140k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)811 state / 5,716 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$100k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California891 active8,943 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 52% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment948 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,166 in the last 30 days1,614 the 30 days before (+96%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Interface Rehab#6 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,973 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist ( Per Diem) at Interface Rehab a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,973 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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$115k-130k
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$130k-145k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
16% this job
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Interface Rehab

Hospitals and Health Care
Placentia, California
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (15 days to start, up to 30)
6 Paid Holidays
Bereavement Pay
401(k) with 25% match up to 4%
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance ($25,000)