Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) with $5,000 Bonus
Listed compensation
$50-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
The Grove Post-Acute, nestled near historic Main Street in Woodland, California—just about 30 minutes from Midtown Sacramento—is a 140-bed premier post-acute community known for exceptional outcomes and heartfelt care. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, combining advanced clinical services with a warm, community-focused atmosphere that feels like home.
Why Join Us?
Join a team where your career thrives alongside your purpose. Candidates are drawn to our supportive environment, countless opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a profound impact on residents’ lives. Employees stay for the strong team culture, avenues for advancement, and the rewarding experience of knowing their work truly matters.
Start your career with us and enjoy a $5,000 sign-on and relocation bonus for full-time team members!
Position Overview
The Occupational Therapist role provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.
- Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.
- Develops treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.
- Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.
- Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.
- Keys information into computer systems, including EMR and rehab systems
- Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
- Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
- Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs.
- Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
- Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
- Confers with Program Specialists and supervisor to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.
- Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.
- Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
- Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational Therapy.
- Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
- Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.
- Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
- Current, active license as Occupational Therapist, and is able to practice unencumbered.
- CPR Certification, as required for license renewal.
- Experience in long term care preferred
- Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
- Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
- 401(k) retirement savings.
- Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Paid orientation and training programs.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and providing direct therapeutic care to improve functional outcomes. They also participate in quality assurance, document patient progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality rehabilitation services.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (797 salary observations; 2,326 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,562 salary observations; 29,543 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k 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 | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $104k–$125k | Occupational Therapy median $120k (middle half $108k–$130k)73 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $118k median in California | $97k nationally (+21%)797 state / 5,562 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$103k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 903 active | 9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 33% no call · 63% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | California occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment959 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 | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) with $5,000 Bonus at Links Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,043 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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