Occupational Therapist (OTR)
Listed compensation
$50-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OTR)
In-House Rehabilitation Team | White Blossom Care Center – San Jose, CA
White Blossom Care Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OTR) to join our established in-house rehabilitation team. This is an opportunity to work in a high-volume, resource-rich clinical environment where therapists have the space, resources, and support to provide exceptional patient care.
Our facility is home to one of the largest rehabilitation gyms in the Bay Area, offering an impressive environment for functional recovery, clinical variety, and professional growth.
Position Details
- Position: Occupational Therapist (OTR)
- Location: White Blossom Care Center – San Jose, CA
- Pay Rate: $50–$65 per hour, DOE
- Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN
- Program: Stable, In-House Therapy Team
- New Graduates: Welcome and encouraged to apply
Why Join White Blossom Care Center?
Premier Rehabilitation Environment
Work in a spacious, well-equipped rehabilitation gym designed to support advanced functional recovery and help patients regain independence.
Advanced Modalities & Professional Growth
Gain access to on-site pain management modalities, including E-Stim, Ultrasound, and Diathermy, with opportunities for PAM Certification, mentorship, and ongoing clinical education.
Diverse Clinical Experience
- Expand your clinical expertise while treating patients with a variety of diagnoses and conditions, including:
- Orthopedic
- Neurological
- Cardiac
- Vascular
- General medical and post-acute conditions
- Flexible Scheduling
- We offer multiple scheduling options to help create the work-life balance that fits your needs:
- Monday–Friday
- Tuesday–Saturday
- Sunday–Thursday
- Thursday–Monday
Supportive & Collaborative Culture
Become part of a large multidisciplinary rehabilitation team made up of experienced clinicians and enthusiastic new graduates. Enjoy a collaborative, community-oriented environment with multiple open-air patios and a team that values both patient care and workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs.
Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions focused on improving functional mobility, independence, safety, and quality of life.
Supervise and support Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with California regulations and applicable standards of practice.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences, utilization reviews, and rehabilitation meetings.
- Complete timely and accurate evaluations, daily documentation, progress notes, and recertifications.
- Assess patients for appropriate durable medical equipment (DME) and provide training to promote safety and independence.
- Educate patients, families, caregivers, and nursing staff on therapeutic strategies and carryover programs.
- Participate in discharge planning and caregiver training to support successful transitions of care.
- Benefits for Full-Time Employees
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Rewards & Performance Bonus Opportunities
- Ongoing Clinical Training & Professional Development
- Supportive, Collaborative Work Environment
- Opportunities for Career Growth
Qualifications
- Current and valid California Occupational Therapist (OT) license in good standing.
- Experience in post-acute, skilled nursing, or long-term care is preferred.
- New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care and positive clinical outcomes.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Passion for helping patients regain function and independence.
- Take the Next Step in Your OT Career
- Join White Blossom Care Center and become part of an in-house rehabilitation team where therapists have the resources, flexibility, and support to do their best work.
- Apply today and grow your career with White Blossom Care Center!
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 Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (960 salary observations; 2,084 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,856 salary observations; 26,330 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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k 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 | 6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,322 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $104k–$135k | Occupational Therapy median $129k (middle half $122k–$139k)71 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+21%)960 state / 6,856 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 913 active | 9,332 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment967 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OTR) at PACS a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,322 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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