Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$44-$66/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
A leading home health organization in Redding, California is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its growing team!
Pay: $44.00 - $66.00/hour
Occupational Therapist Opportunity
- Part-time, permanent, direct-hire position
- Flexible two-day-per-week schedule
- Guaranteed weekly pay
- Mileage reimbursement provided
- Relocation assistance available
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
Occupational Therapist Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients' functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans
- Implement therapeutic activities to improve performance of daily living tasks
- Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive equipment and safety strategies
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
- Document visits and collaborate with the interdisciplinary home health team
Occupational Therapist Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program required
- Active California Occupational Therapist license required
- Minimum of one year of Occupational Therapy experience required
- Current BLS/CPR certification required
- Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle required
The Surrounding California Community
- Serves patients throughout Dunsmuir, Shasta Lake, Weaverville, and surrounding communities
- Beautiful mountain views and access to Northern California outdoor recreation
- Opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, and camping year-round
- Welcoming community with a relaxed lifestyle and scenic surroundings
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patient functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to improve daily living tasks. They are also responsible for educating patients and caregivers on safety strategies and documenting progress within an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold an active California license. A minimum of one year of experience, current BLS/CPR certification, and a valid driver's license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (421 salary observations; 1,121 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (2,981 salary observations; 13,210 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 ~$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).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 38% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Ironside Human Resources ranks #1 of 10 employers hiring Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 129 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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Living in Redding
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $375k
- Typical market rent
- $1,704/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.7
- 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 · Redding, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.