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Fullerton, California

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

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$48.79-$75.74/hr

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist at Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Fullerton, CA.

This position is Full Time and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.

Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, CA was designated as a Magnet organization in 2015 and 2020 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In April 2025, Providence St. Jude Medical Center is applying for redesignation.

In addition, we are recognized as a top regional hospital in 9 types of care by U.S. News & World Report and listed among the top 20 in Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals for California, is celebrated for its excellence in surgical and clinical care by Healthgrades.

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager and consultative supervision of the Occupational Therapy Practice Manager, this Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing quality care for patients receiving occupational therapy services, including evaluation, assessment, treatment planning, goal setting, treatment implementation, discharge planning to transition the patient toward maximum independence.

The occupational therapist must document according to professional and facility standards. This Occupational Therapist follows an individualized performance development plan to maintain current and competent in critical areas and support program goals, hospital goals and objectives, hospital functions and philosophy.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Jude Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

  • Coursework/Training: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy professional program. Or equivalent educ/experience.
  • Comparable education approved by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy.
  • Upon hire: California Occupational Therapist License.
  • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree
  • upon hire: AOTA and OTAC membership.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, assessing, and treating patients to help them achieve maximum independence. They must also document care according to professional standards and participate in discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a valid California Occupational Therapist License. A BLS certification from the American Heart Association is also required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationClinical documentationPatient assessmentRehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (553 salary observations; 1,647 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,024 salary observations; 20,992 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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 48 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 16 employers

12
<$110k
3
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
7
$140k-155k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
56%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Welbe Health · Elk Grove, California

$117k-$148k
#3

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,317 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Fullerton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$978k
Typical market rent
$2,917/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Providence

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) with Employer Matching
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation