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Castro Valley, California

Occupational Therapist (OTR)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52-$58/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join PACS as a Occupational Therapist (OTR) – Full-Time/Part-Time/PRN, New Grad Friendly in United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $52 - $58/hr.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Performance-Based Rewards & Bonus Opportunities
  • Ongoing Training & Continuing Education
  • Professional Development & Leadership Opportunities
  • Career Growth and Advancement Potential

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join PACS as a Occupational Therapist (OTR) – Full-Time/Part-Time/PRN, New Grad Friendly.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate residents to develop individualized treatment plans and provide evidence-based interventions to improve functional recovery and quality of life. They will also supervise COTA staff, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective care planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current and active California Occupational Therapist (OT) license. Strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to resident-centered care are required.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyTreatment PlanningADLsMobility TrainingSafety AssessmentCaregiver TrainingInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationAdaptive EquipmentRehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$114k (951 salary observations; 1,714 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (7,002 salary observations; 20,585 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 18 employers

5
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
2
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Grass Valley, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Hayward, California

$129k–$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT)

$130k-$150k
#4

Occupational Therapist, Home Health, Southern PG County

$130k–$148k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Performance-Based Rewards & Bonus Opportunities
Ongoing Training & Continuing Education
Professional Development & Leadership Opportunities
Career Growth and Advancement Potential
Flexible Scheduling