Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$114.4K–$135.2K
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
- Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Per Diem
- Join the rehab team at The Pines at Placerville
- $55–$65/hour DOE
Are you passionate about helping others regain independence and improve quality of life? Looking for a flexible schedule with a supportive rehab team? The Pines at Placerville is seeking a compassionate and motivated Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community.
This is an incredible opportunity to work alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team that truly values patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and professional growth.
Why Join The Pines at Placerville?
- Flexible Per Diem Schedule
- Competitive Pay: $55–$65/hour DOE
- Supportive Team Environment
- New Graduate Friendly
- Opportunity to Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day
- Collaborative Skilled Nursing & Rehab Setting
- What You’ll Do
As a Staff Occupational Therapist, you will:
- Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans
- Help residents improve mobility, strength, balance, ADLs, and independence
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, families, and the interdisciplinary team
- Supervise COTAs, aides, and students
- Participate in care conferences and rehab meetings
- Educate residents and caregivers on safety, fall prevention, adaptive equipment, and home programs
- Recommend assistive devices and adaptive equipment
- Maintain timely and compliant documentation
- Provide staff education and in-services
- Support quality improvement and restorative nursing programs
Qualifications
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in California
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required
- New Grads encourage to apply!
- CPR Certification if required by licensure
Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills
- Experience in skilled nursing preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply!
- Familiarity with Net Health and PointClickCare is a plus
Who You Are
You are compassionate, energetic, patient-focused, and committed to helping residents achieve their highest level of independence. You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy building meaningful connections with residents and families.
Join a team where your skills, compassion, and dedication truly make a difference every day. We’d love to meet you!
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The Pines at Placerville is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including California employment regulations.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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 evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and independence. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team and supervise support staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (745 salary observations; 2,304 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,279 salary observations; 29,546 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapy | ranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $55k–$65k | Occupational Therapy median $122k (middle half $109k–$146k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+21%)745 state / 5,279 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$54k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 882 active | 9,001 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment938 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at PACS a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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