Occupational Therapist II, Acute
Listed compensation
$58.71-$82.19/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento
Position Overview
Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.
Job Description
- EDUCATION:
- Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.
Certification & Licensure
- OT-Occupational Therapist
- OR OLP-Occupational Limited Permit
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Typical Experience
2 years of recent relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge
- Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
- Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
- Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Part Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
One Weekend Shift a month
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
24
Employee Status
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $58.71 to $82.19 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing rehabilitative programs to help patients restore daily living skills and independence. Provides clinical supervision to assistants and aides while ensuring adherence to all safety and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program and at least two years of recent relevant experience. Must hold a valid OT license or limited permit and BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist II, Acute at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,685 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (192 salary observations; 386 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (5,208 salary observations; 15,532 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 34% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$147k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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