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Loma Linda, California

Occupational Therapist-CH Inpt

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$47.55-$63.95/hr

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Job Description

Recruitment Incentive Bonus: may be eligible for $5000 recruitment incentive bonus based on eligibility requirements.

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist-Children's Inpatient (CH Inpt) provides patient care including evaluations, goal setting, treatment planning, family training and the application of treatment techniques in accordance with designated practice act and department policy and procedure.

Supervises non California Children's Services (CCS)-paneled staff as assigned.

Participate in case conferences and discharge planning activities and coordinate with a CCS case manager for referral to a CCS-paneled provider or CCS Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) for the patient who may continue to require occupational therapy services after hospital discharge.

Education and Experience

Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program required. Suitable combination of education, training or experience along with a California license in Occupational Therapy is acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills: Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment build or create treatment equipment as needed.

Recognizes safety problems and corrects them. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction.

Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.

Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications: Currently licensed by California Board of Occupational Therapy required. Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational therapy or hold a valid registration with the American occupational therapy Certification Board required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association required.

California Children's Services (CCS)-Paneled required if assigned to Pediatric Rehabilitation or fulfill CCS paneling requirements within twelve months from hire date.

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

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We appreciate your interest in Loma Linda and wish you success in your job search!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist provides patient care including evaluations, treatment planning, and family training within the children's inpatient unit. They also participate in case conferences and coordinate discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a current California license. Additionally, they must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and meet California Children's Services (CCS) paneling requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementCritical thinkingProblem solvingCommunicationEquipment calibrationDocumentationTime managementInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (208 salary observations; 461 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (1,464 salary observations; 5,479 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 ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k 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 Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 22 employers

15
<$110k
4
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
6
$140k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
CME allowance
52%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$117k-$148k
#4

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$96k-$141k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,491 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Loma Linda

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$594k
Typical market rent
$2,362/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
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 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Loma Linda

Hospitals and Health Care
Loma Linda, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Recruitment incentive bonus ($5,000)
BLS certification required