Certified Occupational Therapist- Madera-Chowchilla

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Occupational TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$114,400 - $135,200

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Are you looking for a career where the work you do truly matters — where you can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day?

Search no further.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We believe that when we take care of our team, they can provide the best care to our patients — that’s why we invest in your well-being, growth, and success: Your happiness is our happiness — we offer the following benefits for full-time positions:

  • Dynamic, team-oriented work environment
  • Strong, supportive company culture
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Flexible schedules
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement at current federal rate
  • Company vehicle when eligible
  • PTO, paid holidays, and sick days
  • 401(k)
  • And more!

Compassionate Care currently has six office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, San Luis Obispo, and Bakersfield) and serves ten counties in California (Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, and San Luis Obispo). - and we continue to grow, creating even more opportunities for our team to grow with us.

We are grounded in a culture of respect, compassion, and clinical excellence, recognizing that our employees are the heart of everything we do. Our team stays because they feel supported, valued, and fulfilled by the meaningful impact they make in our patients’ lives every day.

We are seeking career-driven professionals who want stability, growth, and advancement based on merit and performance. Our diverse team reflects the communities we serve and shares a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care with heart.

Join a team where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day.

We are currently seeking to fill the Certified Occupational Therapist Position in Madera County and Surrounding Areas.

  • Compensation:
  • Hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model (negotiable: based on experience, skill level, availability, etc).
  • Opportunity to accumulate overtime.

Job Description Summary

The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. Any direct patient care provided will be performed as defined by the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Evaluates the patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.

For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.

Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physicians and other Organization professionals.

May teach new skills or re- train patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.

May fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.

May train patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.

Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient's condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.

Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.

Amends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.

  • Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
  • Instructs the patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
  • Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
  • When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
  • Participates in discharge planning for patients.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major dues and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

  • Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
  • Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
  • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
  • Possess and maintain current CPR Certification.

Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into one of California’s most trusted providers of Home Health, Hospice, and In-Home Care services. We are honored to bring compassionate, high-quality care that offers comfort, dignity, and support to the patients and families we serve.

Our team of experienced professionals provides medical, comfort, rehabilitative, and personal care with clinical excellence and genuine compassion. Guided by strong training and a deep heart for service, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in every home we enter.

Join our team and help us make a difference every day—in every patient, every home, and every heart.

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Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist is responsible for evaluating patient functional status, developing treatment plans, and implementing standards of care in a home health setting. They also coordinate with physicians and other healthcare personnel to ensure comprehensive and efficient patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program and registered with the National Registration Examination of the AOTA. A minimum of two years of clinical experience and a valid driver's license with an insured vehicle are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningSplint fabricationAdaptive equipment trainingClinical documentationCare coordinationSupervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist- Madera-Chowchilla at Compassionate Care Home Health Agency a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Compassionate Care Home Health Agency holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 5 active listings.

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$114k (268 salary observations; 612 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (1,891 salary observations; 7,747 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 64% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 14 employers

4
<$100k
8
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
1
$141k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Hayward, California

$129k–$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$106k-$126k
#4

Therapy Clinic Supervisor - SLP or OT

$120k-$125k
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 8,995 Occupational Therapy listings

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

Living in Madera

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$407k
Typical market rent
$2,120/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Compassionate Care Home Health Agency

Hospitals and Health Care
Fresno, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO, paid holidays, and sick days
401(k)
Mileage reimbursement
Company vehicle when eligible
Flexible schedules