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Walnut Creek, California

Occupational Therapist ( OTR )

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$65/hr

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Job Description

  • Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN Opportunities
  • Tice Valley Post Acute is seeking compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapists (OT) to join our in-house rehabilitation team.
  • Pay: $60–$65 per hour, DOE

If you are passionate about helping residents regain independence, improve daily function, and enhance their quality of life, we’d love to have you join our team!

Why Join Tice Valley Post Acute?

In-House Rehabilitation Team – Work directly alongside nursing, physicians, and other rehabilitation professionals.

Patient-Centered Care – Provide meaningful therapy focused on functional outcomes, independence, and resident goals.

Supportive Team Environment – Collaborate with experienced clinicians in a positive and learning-focused workplace.

  • Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities.
  • New Graduate Friendly – New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive support as they build clinical confidence.
  • Position Responsibilities
  • Complete comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Provide skilled therapy focused on ADLs, mobility, safety, and functional independence
  • Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
  • Collaborate with nursing, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Educate residents and families on adaptive techniques and therapeutic strategies
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Qualifications

  • Current California Occupational Therapist (OT) license in good standing
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to evidence-based and patient-centered care
  • Positive, collaborative, and team-oriented approach
  • New graduates are welcome to apply!
  • Benefits for Eligible Employees
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Continuing Education & Professional Development
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment

Make a Difference Every Day

  • At Tice Valley Post Acute, your expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
  • Apply today and join our in-house rehabilitation team!

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 conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans to improve residents' functional independence and daily living skills. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor progress and educate families on therapeutic strategies.

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practiceCommunication skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (924 salary observations; 2,017 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 41% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

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

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 17 employers

8
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Hand Therapist II, Ambulatory

Sutter Health · Yuba City, California

$122k-$171k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Walnut Creek

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.16M
Typical market rent
$2,959/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Continuing Education & Professional Development
Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment