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Apple Valley, California

Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48.79-$75.74/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

$5000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Occupational Therapist at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, CA. This position is Full time and will work 10-hour, Day shift.

Providence St. Mary Medical Center has been a part of the community of Apply Valley, California since 1956 and is recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 6 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. Be part of our team dedicated to providing exceptional medical care across a range of specialties for our community.

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy programs in the hospital to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part.

Assists patient to reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capacities. Assists patient to reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capacities.

Performs administrative duties and participates in department Performance improvement, Infection control, and safety and education programs.

The staff Occupational Therapist also assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Occupational Therapist Assistants and may be assigned to orient staff and students and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Mary Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. #Social500

Required Qualifications

  • Coursework/Training: Graduate of the American Occupational Therapy Association training program.
  • Coursework/Training: Environmental orientation within 30 days of hire.
  • California Occupational Therapist License upon hire.
  • National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
  • Experience in acute care, skilled nursing facility, outpatient, and/or subacute care settings.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, directs, and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy programs in the hospital to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part. This role also involves administrative duties, participation in department programs, and assuming responsibility for patients treated by Occupational Therapist Assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association training program and possess a California Occupational Therapist License and National Provider BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire. Required experience includes work in acute care, skilled nursing facility, outpatient, and/or subacute care settings.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

EvaluationTreatment PlanningRehabilitationPatient CareSafety ProgramsStaff OrientationStudent Orientation

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (40 salary observations; 86 listings), vs ~$90k nationally (479 salary observations; 1,463 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 46 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 37% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 20 employers

15
<$110k
4
$110k-125k
4
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4
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2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
CME allowance
52%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 639 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Apple Valley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$416k
Typical market rent
$1,783/mo
Residents’ average commute
41 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
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 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Providence

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays)
Voluntary benefits
Well-being resources
$5,000 hiring bonus