Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$35.06-$53.64/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY #7791
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to determine a plan of care based on assessments and observations. This includes the use of standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements to identify and define the deficiency(ies) and opportunities for improved function.
The individual demonstrates knowledge of the physiological, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life.
The individual must demonstrate the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in ECRMC’s policies and procedures.
- Bachelors or Master’s Degree from a school of occupational therapy
- Licensed Occupational Therapist by the State of California
- BLS (American Heart Association)
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) posts the pay range for all jobs.
Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only.
A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. ECRMC strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist determines and implements care plans based on assessments and observations to improve patient function. They provide care that addresses physiological, cognitive, and psychosocial needs across the lifespan in accordance with hospital policies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program. A valid California Occupational Therapist license and American Heart Association BLS certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (905 salary observations; 1,983 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,513 salary observations; 24,946 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 ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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