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Stockton, California

Occupational Therapist Student Loan Assistance Program

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53.11/Hr

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Overview

  • Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Stockton, California
  • Student Loan Contribution Payment Program available!
  • Part Time and Per Diem options available.
  • Join Our Dynamic Rehab Team in Beautiful Stockton, CA!

Are you a passionate therapist looking to grow your career in a supportive and innovative rehab setting? Be a part of our multidisciplinary team in Stockton, where cutting-edge technology meets compassionate care.

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Stockton, California is a modern inpatient rehabilitation hospital devoted to restoring hope and function for patients after life-changing injuries or illnesses. Our hospital provides specialized rehab services for stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic surgery recovery, and other complex conditions.

With a caring team of physicians, rehabilitation nurses and licensed therapists, we deliver intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.

Accredited and part of Ernest Health’s nationally recognized network, Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital focuses on compassionate, effective care that helps patients regain independence and quality of life.

Why Choose Us?

State-of-the-Art Equipment

  • Bionics Exoskeleton for advanced mobility therapy
  • Bioness Integrated Therapy System for cognitive and physical rehabilitation
  • Chattanooga modality equipment for pain management and healing
  • LiteGait system for safe and effective gait training
  • On-site Modified Barium Swallow and pharmacy services for integrated care

Location Perks

  • Work in a peaceful, beautifully landscaped campus complete with a serene lake.
  • Located just 2 hours from both the beach and the mountains—perfect for weekend getaways.
  • Enjoy life in a growing, vibrant area surrounded by Elk Grove, Lodi, Modesto, and Lathrop
  • Affordable cost of living compared to surrounding regions.
  • Supportive, team-centered environment that values your expertise and well-being.

If you’re ready to take your therapy career to the next level in a place that values innovation, work-life balance, and community—Stockton is calling.

  • Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.
  • Benefits: Full Time / Part Time
  • PPO and High-Deductible Medical Plan options
  • Flexible and Health Saving account options available
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short-and-long term disability
  • Competitive compensation
  • Wellness & Work Life balance: Full Time / Part Time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
  • Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.
  • Professional Growth: Full Time
  • Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
  • Therapy Preceptor bonus program

What you bring

A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.

  • Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
  • Current State Occupational Therapist License.
  • Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Current, valid, and active licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of employment required.
  • Current BLS certification from an approved vendor required.
  • One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.

Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.

Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards

Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

  • Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
  • Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Uses specialized knowledge and training in occupational therapy medical services as well as independent judgment and discretion to develop and provide occupational therapy medical services to patients that help them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, as well as compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. Independently examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans and then implements those treatment plans with full responsibility for preparation of related documentation and patient and other medical provider communication. Also uses specialized occupational therapy training and knowledge as well as independent discretion and judgment to assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $

Minimum Salary

USD $53.11/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $71.48/Hr.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningAdaptive Equipment SelectionClinical DocumentationPatient Evaluation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$114k (273 salary observations; 703 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (2,215 salary observations; 9,570 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
9% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Stockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k
Typical market rent
$2,010/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 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

Student Loan Contribution Payment Program
PPO and High-Deductible Medical Plan options
Flexible and Health Saving account options
Dental and Vision coverage
401K with employer matching
Life insurance
Short-and-long term disability
Employee Assistance Program