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Rocky Mountain Care Group
Jackson, California

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56-$62/hr

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Amador Home Health - Jackson, CA, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $56.00 - $62.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) Amador Home Health | Jackson, CA | Full-Time Pay: $56–$62 per hour + $0.67 per mile mileage reimbursement Make a meaningful difference, one patient at a time.

Are you a licensed Occupational Therapist looking for a home health opportunity where you can focus on quality patient care, clinical autonomy, and helping people live more independently? At Amador Home Health, we believe exceptional care starts with supporting the clinicians who provide it.

We’re seeking a compassionate, motivated Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) to serve patients in Jackson, California, and the surrounding Amador County area. We believe great care happens when therapists have the time, trust, and support they need to do their best work.

We empower our occupational therapists to use their clinical expertise, make patient-centered decisions, and develop individualized treatment plans that help patients achieve meaningful functional goals.

If you want to practice with purpose, build meaningful patient relationships, and help people remain safely in their homes, we’d love to meet you.

Why join Amador Home Health? Competitive hourly pay: $56–$62 per hour. Mileage reimbursement: $0.67 per mile for eligible work-related travel. Clinical autonomy: Use your professional judgment to determine the appropriate occupational therapy interventions for each patient.

Patient-centered care: Focus on meaningful functional outcomes, individualized treatment plans, and quality of care. Supportive interdisciplinary team: Collaborate with nurses, physical therapists, physicians, and other care professionals.

Flexible scheduling: Enjoy flexibility while providing home health occupational therapy services. Professional growth: Build your home health experience and explore opportunities for advancement.

Comprehensive benefits: Eligible team members may receive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and additional benefits.

About the Home Health Occupational Therapist Role As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will provide skilled occupational therapy evaluations and interventions to patients in their homes.

You’ll help patients improve their ability to perform activities of daily living, increase functional independence, improve safety, and maintain their quality of life.

You’ll work with patients and caregivers to identify barriers to daily activities, establish individualized goals, and develop practical strategies that support recovery and independence.

Your work may include helping patients improve independence with dressing and bathing, recommending adaptive equipment, addressing functional mobility challenges, and teaching strategies to complete everyday activities safely.

You’ll practice within your professional scope while collaborating with the home health care team to support coordinated, high-quality patient care. Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

Current, valid California Occupational Therapy license. Valid driver's license. Reliable personal vehicle. Current automobile insurance. Ability to travel to patients’ homes throughout the assigned service area. Strong clinical reasoning, communication, organization, and documentation skills.

A patient-centered approach and a passion for helping people maintain independence and dignity. Home health experience is beneficial. Qualified occupational therapists who are eager to provide compassionate, high-quality care are encouraged to apply.

Benefits Eligible Employees May Have Access To

401(k) Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Paid time off Flexible scheduling Mileage reimbursement Benefit availability and eligibility are subject to applicable employment and benefit plan requirements.

Live and Work in Jackson, California Located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills, Jackson offers small-town charm, scenic surroundings, and access to outdoor recreation.

Amador County provides a welcoming community and opportunities to enjoy Northern California, with regional access to Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, and Yosemite. Build your occupational therapy career in a community where your work has a direct and meaningful impact on people's lives.

Join a Team That Puts Care First At Amador Home Health, we believe exceptional patient care begins with clinicians who feel trusted, supported, and empowered.

If you’re a licensed Occupational Therapist looking for a home health position where you can practice with purpose, focus on meaningful patient outcomes, and help people live more independently, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled occupational therapy evaluations and interventions to patients in their homes to improve functional independence and safety. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and help patients achieve meaningful functional goals.

Requirements

Requires a current, valid California Occupational Therapy license, a valid driver's license, and a reliable personal vehicle. Candidates should possess strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills, with home health experience considered beneficial.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningAdaptive equipment recommendationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (932 salary observations; 2,030 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k 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 Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Rocky Mountain Care Group a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,294 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
CME allowance
36%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,294 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$459k
Typical market rent
$1,950/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 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 Rocky Mountain Care Group

Hospitals and Health Care
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Scheduling
Mileage Reimbursement ($0.67/mile)