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Modesto, California

Occupational Therapist (OTR) (OTR/L)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Sierra Vista Post-Acute is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community dedicated to helping residents recover, rebuild, and regain independence. We provide short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, dementia support, and respite services in a compassionate, home-like environment.

Our interdisciplinary team delivers personalized care plans and specialized therapy services designed to promote strength, dignity, comfort, and quality of life.

Why Join Us?

At Sierra Vista Post-Acute, our people make the difference. We foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where clinical excellence and compassion go hand in hand.

Join a team that values professionalism, teamwork, and growth — where your work has purpose, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt every day.

Position Overview

The Occupational Therapist (OT) role provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patients' strengths, limitations, and goals.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on the patient's needs and goals.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to improve patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
  • Educate patients and their families on adaptive techniques and strategies for independent living.
  • Document patients' progress and update treatment plans as needed
  • Stay current with advances in occupational therapy by attending professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Newly licensed OT/new OT graduates are welcome.
  • Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care experience is a plus.
  • Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist (OT) is a plus.
  • A valid and active California license to practice Occupational Therapy is required.
  • BLS Certifications are required.

What We Offer (Full-Time)

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
  • Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
  • 401(k) retirement savings.
  • Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Location: 1900 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 9535

Website: sierravistapa.com

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for conducting comprehensive patient assessments and developing individualized treatment plans to improve physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. They collaborate with healthcare professionals and educate families on adaptive strategies for independent living.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Advocacy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (932 salary observations; 2,030 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 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 ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OTR) (OTR/L) at Links Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 15 employers

1
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$95k-105k
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5
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Modesto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$436k
Typical market rent
$2,021/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
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 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Links Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement savings
Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
Paid orientation and training programs