Staff Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy - Per Diem 8 Hours Day (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$39.18-$51.42/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Essential Job Functions and Core Responsibilities

  • Communicates appropriately with the referring physician.
  • Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately.
  • Completes all required documentation.
  • Continues professional development through continuing education.
  • Delegates to and supervises Assistants and Aides appropriately.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assess patients and complete other clinical responsibilities from a developmental perspective.
  • Develops appropriate treatment plans.
  • Evaluates patients, identifying problems and defining treatment goals that are specific, objective and measurable.
  • Implements treatment program using appropriate procedures/techniques according to department standards.
  • Monitors the extent to which services have met therapy goals.
  • May participate in clinical education for occupational therapy students.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and care.
  • May participate in orientation of new staff, students and volunteers.
  • Performs routine tasks necessary for maintenance of a clean, safe and efficient work area.

Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of adolescent patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the adolescent patient.

Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of pediatric patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the pediatric patient.

Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the effects of aging and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the geriatric patient's needs.

Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization- wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation; education; departmental and interdepartmental quality control; quality improvement; and quality planning activities. undefined

Job Requirements

Education

  • Minimum (Required)
  • Graduate of accredited OT program or equivalent per California OT Board requirements
  • Preferred (Not required)
  • Work Experience
  • Preferred (Not required)
  • Hospital based experience preferred.
  • Licenses and Certifications
  • Minimum (Required)
  • Current CA license as Occupational Therapist or license applicant status.
  • Current BLS certification.

Pay Transparency

The hourly salary rate range for this position is $39.18- $51.42. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Position Summary

Provides occupational therapy services as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team to patients primarily in adult and geriatric age groups with occasional, limited pediatric and adolescent patients. May function as clinical instructor for occupational therapy students.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

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USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

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Key Responsibilities

The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment plans, and implements therapy programs to meet specific clinical goals. They also collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and supervise assistants, aides, and students to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a current California license or license applicant status. A current BLS certification is also required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical documentationPediatric careGeriatric careAdolescent careMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient educationTherapy goal monitoring

Physical Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$81k–$107kPhysical Therapy median $166k (middle half $140k–$166k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California9 active87 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Physical Therapy pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 36 employers
6
<$120k
12
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
5
$160k-180k
4
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs
401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
41% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Relocation assistance
12%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$95/hour
#2

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$95/hour
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 87 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Arcadia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.20M
Typical market rent
$3,412/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.