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Monterey, California

Occupational Therapist - Montage Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$59-$71/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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Job Description: Pay Range: $59 - $71 per hour Under the leadership of the Director of Rehabilitation & Assistant Director of Occupational Therapy, the Occupational Therapist will play a key role in the development of our rehabilitation system while ensuring compliance with all relevant local, state, and national regulations, licensing requirements, and insurance certifications.

They will review physician referrals and patient records to assess physical therapy treatment needs, and perform tests, measurements, and evaluations to guide the development or revision of treatment and training plans.

The therapist will update treatment plans and re-evaluate patients as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes, documenting progress daily in the company's required format.

The role includes supervising and directing physical therapy assistants (PTAs) and support staff, ensuring they perform their responsibilities effectively and within company guidelines.

Additionally, the Occupational Therapist will develop professional relationships with external medical providers, including specialists in orthopedic care, internal medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, and massage therapy.

They will also participate in continuing education to enhance their skills and knowledge and contribute to the overall improvement of the team’s capabilities.

The position requires a strong focus on customer service, teamwork, and efficient communication with patients, physicians, co-workers, and external facilities. The therapist will adhere to safety protocols, maintain confidentiality, and conduct themselves in a professional manner, reflecting the company's values.

Other duties may be assigned. Experience The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in an outpatient orthopedic clinic. To perform this job successfully, the individual must demonstrate the ability to effectively perform each essential duty.

A solid understanding of basic mathematical skills is required, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Education Graduate of accredited occupational therapy school.

Licenses/Certifications CA State Board of Occupational Therapy licensure or has applied for CA state licensure; Current CPR/First Aid Certification. ATC, CSCS, SCS, and OCS or like certifications are preferred, but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Assigned Work Hours

Position Type: Regular Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience): to Montage Health, a nonprofit company, is a collection — a montage — of entities designed to keep people healthy and connected. Preventive, restorative, palliative, and coordinated care. Many parts operating with a single, shared vision.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist develops and implements rehabilitation plans for patients while ensuring compliance with local and national regulations. They are responsible for evaluating patient progress, documenting outcomes, and supervising support staff and physical therapy assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy school and hold or have applied for CA State Board of Occupational Therapy licensure. At least one year of experience in an outpatient orthopedic clinic is preferred, along with current CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningOrthopedic RehabilitationPatient EvaluationClinical DocumentationStaff SupervisionInterprofessional CommunicationRegulatory Compliance

Orthopedic Surgery — 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 ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Montage Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Montage Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 10,240 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 15 employers

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$95k-105k
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$105k-110k
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$110k-140k
5
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,240 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Monterey

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.24M
Typical market rent
$2,714/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
109.0
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.

BEA 2024 · Salinas, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Montage Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Monterey, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
Paid Time Off