Occupational Therapist
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$80/hr
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Job Description
- Occupational Therapist (OT) – $80/hr – Oroville, CA
- Company: AvaMed Inc.
- Job Location: Oroville, California
- Compensation: $80.00 per hour
- Contract Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
- Pay Frequency: Weekly
Job Summary
AvaMed Inc is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for a contract opportunity at a healthcare facility located in Oroville, California.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing occupational therapy services to improve patients' independence, functional abilities, and overall quality of life.
We are seeking a dedicated healthcare professional who demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
This position offers $80.00 per hour, 1099 independent contractor status, and weekly pay.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess patients' physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, clinical findings, and established rehabilitation goals.
Provide therapeutic interventions to improve patients' ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).
Evaluate and address limitations in mobility, coordination, strength, fine motor skills, and functional independence.
Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and environmental modifications to improve patient safety and independence.
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, home exercise programs, and adaptive strategies.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, Physical Therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Comply with applicable state and federal regulations, professional standards, and facility policies.
- Perform additional duties within the scope of practice of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current and valid California Occupational Therapist (OT) license required.
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Ability to complete required facility credentialing and onboarding requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working in a healthcare facility, rehabilitation center, skilled nursing facility, or similar clinical environment.
- Experience treating patients with physical, neurological, or functional impairments.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems.
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage an assigned patient caseload.
- Compensation & Contract Details
- Hourly Rate: $80.00 per hour
- Payment Schedule: Weekly
- Contract Classification: 1099 Independent Contractor
- Opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience in a healthcare facility.
- Dedicated recruitment and assignment support from AvaMed Workforce.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting an updated resume through this job posting. A member of the AvaMed's recruitment team will contact qualified applicants regarding the position, facility requirements, and next steps in the contracting process.
AvaMed Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence. They will also provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current and valid California Occupational Therapist license and an American Heart Association BLS certification. Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program is required, along with strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$115k (619 salary observations; 1,903 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,563 salary observations; 25,028 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 ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 48 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
AvaMed Workforce holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 13 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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