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El Camino Health
Los Gatos, California

Hand Therapist - OT/PT - FT - Days - Rehab Services -PPI PT @ LG

Occupational TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$131K–$173K /yr

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Job Description

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care.

Come join the team that makes this happen. Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.

FTE 1 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 80 Work Shift Day: 8 hours Job Description Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to promote optimum patient rehabilitation.

Provides Occupational Therapy services as defined by the California Occupational Therapy Practice Act applying principles and theories of occupational sciences in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and modifying patient care as an active continuous process.

Additionally, the Occupational Therapist II will provide Occupational Therapy services within an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards.

Moreover, this individual will demonstrate accountability for, and contribution to, the Department’s daily operations, including fulfilling charge duties as requested; exhibiting fiscal responsibility through accurate time-keeping of assigned work shifts (which includes compliance with management-designated start/end times); participation in program development and quality improvement activities as requested by management; and adherence to the Department’s established productivity standards.

All responsibilities will be carried out in a manner reflective of El Camino Health’s We Care values and Medical Staff Code of Conduct and Professional Behavior. Position is enterprise wide, employees will be required to float between campuses.

Qualifications Completion Accredited Occupational Therapy Program; Master’s degree or Doctorate degree preferred Minimum of 3 years’ experience; if working in NICU, at least one year experience in NICU care Meets Career Ladder requirements of Level II Therapist License/Certification/Registration

Requirements

Current valid California Occupational Therapy license Current BLS (Basic Lifesaving Certification - American Heart Association) for Healthcare Provider CCS-Paneled or in process if working in NICU The certified hand therapist position can be filled by a qualified OT or PT.

Ages of Patients Served This position can serve the following age groups: neonate/child (0-3), child (4-12), adolescent (13-17), adult (18-64), and older adult (65+).

Or Job Description Job Description Additionally, the Physical Therapist II will provide Physical Therapy services within an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards.

This individual will demonstrate accountability for, and contribution to, the Department’s daily operations, including fulfilling charge duties as requested Exhibit fiscal responsibility through accurate time-keeping of assigned work shifts (which includes compliance with management-designated start/end times) Participate in program development and quality improvement activities as requested by management Adhere to the Department’s established productivity standards.

All responsibilities will be carried out in a manner reflective of El Camino Health’s We Care values and Medical Staff Code of Conduct and Professional Behavior. Position is enterprise wide, employees will be required to float between campuses.

Qualifications Completion of Accredited Physical Therapy Program; Master’s or Doctorate degree preferred Minimum of 3 years’ experience; if working in NICU, at least one year experience in NICU care Meets Career Ladder requirements of Level II Therapist License/Certification/Registration

Requirements

Current valid California Physical Therapy license Current BLS (Basic Lifesaving Certification - American Heart Association) for Healthcare Provider CCS-Paneled or in process if working in NICU/OP Pediatrics Ages of Patients Served This position can serve the following age groups: neonate/child (0-3), child (4-12), adolescent (13-17), adult (18-64), and older adult (65+).

Salary Range

$62.76 - $83.41 USD Hour The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available.

El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America) An Equal Opportunity Employer: El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce.

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies.

El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law.

In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara. At El Camino Health, our nationally recognized doctors and care teams are committed to providing you with high-quality, excellent care.

We aim to deliver a healthcare experience that is designed around your individual needs. When you choose El Camino Health for your care, you can count on: Distinguished hospitals. Our fully accredited hospitals, Los Gatos, and Mountain View, have received numerous awards and honors for high-quality healthcare.

Exceptional talent. Our reputation attracts high-caliber doctors who are approachable and friendly, a nursing culture exceptional for its highly personalized patient and family care, and leadership with a deeply personal commitment. Innovative approaches to care.

We seek new treatments and techniques, and contribute to the medical community through clinical trials. Our urgent care sites powered by Carbon Health enable easy, immediate scheduling and follow up through the Carbon Health app. A focus on health.

Our regional Men's Health Program offers a team approach to care and has a variety of specialists who are focused on men’s health issues, including heart and vascular, urology, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction and healthy weight.

We created the South Asian Heart Center and the Chinese Health Initiative to address unique health disparities in our patient population. A healing environment. Our spaces were specially designed for tranquility and comfort.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide occupational or physical therapy services within an interdisciplinary team to promote optimum patient rehabilitation. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and implementing patient care while contributing to department operations and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid California license in Occupational or Physical Therapy and possess at least three years of clinical experience. A Master's or Doctorate degree is preferred, along with current BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Hand TherapyClinical AssessmentCare PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationDocumentation

Mental Health Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Hand Therapist (OT) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 166 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Los Gatos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.12M
Typical market rent
$4,236/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
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 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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