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Occupational Therapist-PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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$80-$87/hr

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Santa Rosa Post Acute | Santa Rosa, CA
  • $80-$87/hr. | PRN
  • SIGN-ON BONUS: $5,000
  • PRN new hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments:
  • (50%) after completion of 45 days of continuous employment
  • (50%) after completion of 90 days of continuous employment

Bonus payments are contingent upon remaining actively employed and in good standing at the time each payment is due.

Help Patients Regain Independence. Build a Career You Love.

Santa Rosa Post Acute is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and patient-centered Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing rehabilitation team.

Whether you're an experienced OT or a newer clinician looking for a supportive environment, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by helping patients regain independence, improve function, and return to the activities that matter most to them.

If you're looking for a collaborative team, strong leadership, and a facility that values both patient outcomes and employee satisfaction, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Santa Rosa Post Acute?

  • Collaborative interdisciplinary team
  • Modern rehabilitation programs and equipment
  • Stable leadership and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day

About Santa Rosa Post Acute

Santa Rosa Post Acute is a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility dedicated to providing exceptional post-acute care and rehabilitation services. Our therapy department partners closely with nursing, physicians, and case management to create individualized treatment plans that help residents achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

We pride ourselves on fostering a positive workplace culture where teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence are valued and recognized.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans

Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and established care plans

Help patients improve performance in activities of daily living (ADLs), self-care tasks, mobility, cognition, and functional independence

Collaborate with Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, nursing staff, physicians, and families to coordinate care

  • Complete timely and accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory and facility requirements
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and discharge planning
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding therapeutic techniques and home programs
  • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and professional standards of practice

Qualifications

  • Current California Occupational Therapist (OT) license in good standing
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • Skilled nursing, post-acute, rehabilitation, or geriatric experience preferred
  • New graduates with strong clinical rotations are encouraged to apply
  • Experience with Casamba, Net Health, PointClickCare, or similar EMR systems is a plus
  • Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
  • Passion for helping patients achieve their highest level of function and independence
  • Ideal Candidate

You Are Someone Who

  • Brings positivity and compassion to every patient interaction
  • Thrives in a team-oriented environment
  • Values clinical excellence and patient-centered care
  • Is committed to helping patients achieve meaningful outcomes
  • Enjoys working with the geriatric and post-acute population
  • Join Our Rehab Team Today!

At Santa Rosa Post Acute, you'll be part of a team that truly makes a difference. If you're ready to grow your career while helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life, apply today.

  • Schedule: PRN/In person
  • License/Certification Required: California Occupational Therapist License
  • Santa Rosa Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningGeriatric careClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationOrganizational skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (916 salary observations; 2,000 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,554 salary observations; 25,097 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 ~$174k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $157k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 34% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

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

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 36 employers

13
<$125k
8
$125k-145k
10
$145k-165k
4
$165k-185k
2
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
31% this job
Relocation assistance
16%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$158k – $198k
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Salary Range: $95.00/…
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 47 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 9,226 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Santa Rosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$705k
Typical market rent
$2,560/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
107.8
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 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Collaborative interdisciplinary team
Modern rehabilitation programs and equipment
Stable leadership and supportive work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus