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Pleasant Hill, California

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$66/hr

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Job Description

Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (OT) | $60–$66+/Hour + Bonuses!

  • Pleasant Hill Post Acute | Pleasant Hill, CA
  • Pay: $60–$66+ per hour, DOE
  • Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN

Build Your OT Career With a Team That Invests in You!

Pleasant Hill Post Acute is looking for a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing rehabilitation team!

Whether you're an experienced OT looking for your next opportunity or a recent graduate ready to launch your career, we offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

We believe in investing in our therapists through mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to grow.

Why Choose Pleasant Hill Post Acute?

  • Competitive Pay: $60–$66+ per hour, DOE
  • NEW GRADUATES WELCOME – Mentorship & Clinical Support
  • Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN Flexibility
  • Visa Sponsorship Available for Qualified Candidates
  • CEU & California OT License Reimbursement
  • Retention Bonuses & Additional Incentive Opportunities
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
  • Supportive, Interdisciplinary Therapy Team

What You'll Do

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence, improve daily functioning, and achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals.

Responsibilities Include

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
  • Provide skilled therapy services to improve functional mobility and independence with activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Implement therapeutic interventions to help patients achieve their highest level of independence.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment goals and strategies.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Participate in care planning and discharge planning.

What We're Looking For

  • Current California Occupational Therapist (OT) license in good standing.
  • Strong clinical skills, communication, and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Passion for helping patients regain independence and improve quality of life.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or post-acute experience preferred.
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Start Your Next Chapter With Us!

At Pleasant Hill Post Acute, we understand that great therapy starts with a great team. We are committed to providing an environment where therapists feel supported, valued, and empowered to deliver exceptional patient care.

Whether you're an experienced Occupational Therapist or a new graduate looking for mentorship and hands-on experience, we'd love to meet you!

Join Pleasant Hill Post Acute and make a difference every day—one patient, one goal, and one success at a time.

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

Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans to improve functional mobility and independence. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and educate families on treatment goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current California Occupational Therapist license in good standing. Strong clinical, communication, and critical-thinking skills are required, with preference given to those with skilled nursing or rehabilitation experience.

Key Skills

Treatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient evaluationPatient education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (811 salary observations; 2,343 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,716 salary observations; 28,639 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 ~$131k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$137kOccupational Therapy median $120k (middle half $104k–$131k)944 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)811 state / 5,716 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$118k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California891 active8,929 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 11% remote · 29% no call · 47% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment948 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,243 in the last 30 days1,641 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 17 employers
8
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
CME allowance
29% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$122k-$171k
#2

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21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

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#3

Occupational Therapist-Home Health

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist II, Hand Therapy

$98k-$137k
+ 21 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 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PACS

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retention Bonuses
Additional Incentive Opportunities
CEU Reimbursement
California OT License Reimbursement
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan

Living in Pleasant Hill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$920k
Typical market rent
$3,042/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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