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Occupational Therapist (OTR) - Hemet Hills

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$58/hr

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Job Description

  • Now Hiring: Full Time Occupational Therapist (OTR)
  • Hemet Hills Post Acute – Hemet, CA
  • Location: 1717 W Stetson Ave, Hemet, CA 92545
  • Schedule: Full Time
  • Pay: $55–$58 per hour, depending on experience

About the Role

Are you an Occupational Therapist who thrives in a collaborative, compassionate, and high-energy environment? Hemet Hills Post Acute is seeking a Per Diem OTR to join our dynamic therapy team. Whether you’re looking to pick up additional shifts or maintain hands-on patient care while balancing other commitments, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact—on your schedule.

In this role, you will work alongside an interdisciplinary team to help residents regain independence, improve function, and enhance their quality of life. We’re looking for a clinician who brings strong clinical skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for patient care.

Meet Hemet Hills Post Acute

Hemet Hills Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility where care, comfort, and community come together. Located in the heart of Hemet, our facility is dedicated to delivering quality care in a supportive and welcoming environment.

We Offer

  • A state-of-the-art therapy gym equipped with modern tools and equipment
  • Private patient rooms with thoughtful amenities
  • Spacious common areas for social engagement and relaxation
  • A robust activity program to support resident well-being
  • A team-oriented culture that values collaboration and support

Our residents appreciate the personalized care they receive, and our staff value the positive and inclusive workplace culture. Hemet Hills Post Acute is a place where you can grow professionally while making a difference in the lives of others.

Requirements

  • Active California Occupational Therapist (OTR) license
  • Experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute setting preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Flexibility and Willingness to Support Team Needs

If you’re ready to join a team committed to delivering high-quality care and making a daily impact, we encourage you to apply.

We are 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, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will work with an interdisciplinary team to help residents regain independence and improve their functional abilities. They are responsible for providing high-quality, compassionate patient care within a skilled nursing facility setting.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyInterdisciplinary CollaborationRehabilitationInterpersonal Skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$115k (619 salary observations; 1,903 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,563 salary observations; 25,028 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 ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 47 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 20 employers

12
<$110k
5
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
7
$140k-155k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
58%
CME allowance
46%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Guerneville, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Maternity Relief)

MGA Homecare · McKinney, Texas

up to $150,000
#3

Occupational Therapist

$117k-$148k
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,334 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hemet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k
Typical market rent
$1,859/mo
Residents’ average commute
36 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
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 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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