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Interface Rehab
Fullerton, California

Occupational Therapist (P/D)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$48-$58/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: The Pavilion at Sunny Hills - Fullerton, CA
  • Position Type: Per Diem
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed

Occupational Therapist (OTR) Per Diem 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

The Occupational Therapist will provide exceptional care by evaluating and implementing personalized treatment plans for patients. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain accurate medical records to support patient recovery goals.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active or obtainable Occupational Therapist license in the state of California. The role requires a commitment to delivering high-quality therapy services in a clinical or post-acute care setting.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationMedical DocumentationPatient CareClinical Documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (793 salary observations; 2,490 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,471 salary observations; 29,925 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 8,992 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$100k–$121kOccupational Therapy median $100k (middle half $88k–$114k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$97k nationally (+20%)793 state / 5,471 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 California919 active9,184 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment970 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,221 in the last 30 days1,726 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,992 Occupational Therapy listings), 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 (P/D) 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 8,992 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs
6
<$115k
4
$115k-130k
11
$130k-145k
8
$145k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
15% this job
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
15% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Independent Contractor (Ocean County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Toms River, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Selden, New York

$65-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time

$80-$90/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT

$70-$80/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 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 days)
6 Paid Holidays
Bereavement Pay
401k with 25% match up to 4%
Medical, Dental, Vision
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance ($25,000)
Optional Life Insurance
Pet Insurance

Living in Fullerton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$976k
Typical market rent
$2,888/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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