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Sunnyvale, California

Occupational Therapist ( OT)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$57-$67/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Sunnyvale Post-Acute Center is committed to providing industry-leading care to each of its residents and has instituted innovative programs to care for their needs. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist/OTR to join our team!

Full Time, Part Time and PRN opportunities.

New Grads Welcome

Rate Range - $57-$67

Why Join Our Team

The therapy department offers state-of-the-art, up-to-date equipment, with new ACP equipment, OmniVR, and OmniCycle!

Excellence in experienced clinicians on staff to support new grads in an excellent mentoring atmosphere and team dynamic!

  • Offers flexible scheduling
  • Large outdoor patio space for outdoor ADL activities

Our Benefits

  • Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
  • 401k (Full-time only)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
  • Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
  • Fun environment and great staff to work with!

Job Description

  • Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
  • Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
  • Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
  • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
  • Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
  • Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.

Required License or Certification

Valid Occupational Therapy - License

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

Develop and implement effective patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team. Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and assist the nursing department with the training of Restorative Aides.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Occupational Therapy license. The role is open to new graduates and requires the ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningSupervisionRestorative Aide TrainingClinical DocumentationPatient Assessment

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 ~$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).

Of the 45 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 18 employers

16
<$110k
4
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
1
$160k
2
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Hand Therapist II, Ambulatory

Sutter Health · Yuba City, California

$122k-$171k
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 25 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 Sunnyvale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.83M
Typical market rent
$3,932/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
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 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
401k (Full-time only)
Paid Time Off
Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
Flexible scheduling