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Torrance, California

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Occupational TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

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$48.79-$75.74/hr

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist at Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance in Torrance, CA. This position is Perdiem and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.

Providence Little Company of Mary in Torrance is celebrated in 2025 as one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek and recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 11 types of care. We are also proud to be included in the Maternity Care Honor Roll by the California Surgeon General for 2024.

The Occupational Therapist is a licensed professional who is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in accordance with regulatory agencies and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

The Occupational Therapist demonstrates proficient clinical knowledge and skills in providing and initiating treatment programs for individuals with physical impairments. Utilizing a collaborative team approach, the Occupational therapist accurately assesses patients' needs: identifies and initiates appropriate Occupational therapy interventions. Providing care to: pediatric, adolescent, young, middle and older adult patients.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Little Company Of Mary Torrance Hospital 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

  • Bachelor's Degree: Degree with certificate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
  • Upon hire: California Occupational Therapist License.
  • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree: Degree with certificate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
  • Upon hire: CHT or HTC and PAM for all Hand Therapists.
  • 1 year of experience in an adult physical disability setting.

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.

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing patient needs and initiating appropriate treatment programs for individuals with physical impairments. They work within a collaborative team to provide patient-focused care across various age groups while maintaining professional and ethical standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess a valid California Occupational Therapist License. Additionally, a National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningPatient carePhysical impairment rehabilitationPediatric careGeriatric careHand therapyDocumentationRegulatory compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$115k (123 salary observations; 246 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (891 salary observations; 3,438 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 49 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 37% have no call, 49% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs

11
<$120k
8
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
5
$150k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
16%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$74-$93.75/hr
#2

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$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
#4

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$70-$90/hr
+ 46 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 9,156 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Torrance

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.09M
Typical market rent
$2,952/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer matching
Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Vacation
Holidays
Health issues leave