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Porterville, California

Occupational Therapist-OT Full-Time

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$65/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Posting: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Full-Time & Part-Time
  • Location: Sequoia Transitional Care – Porterville, CA
  • Pay Range $60-$65/hr BOE
  • Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | Weekend availability
  • Join Our Therapy Team at Sequoia Transitional Care

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our skilled therapy department at Sequoia Transitional Care in Porterville, CA. This is a great opportunity for both full-time and part-time candidates looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and resident-centered environment.

At Sequoia, we value teamwork, clinical excellence, and a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for our residents. If you're passionate about occupational therapy and working with older adults, we’d love to meet you.

Position Summary

As a Staff Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients, participate in care planning, communicate with interdisciplinary team members, and help train staff to support therapy goals. Your work plays a critical role in supporting residents’ independence and safe return to daily activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients within 24 hours or 1 business day of physician referral
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians
  • Provide direct therapy services in accordance with care plans and regulatory guidelines
  • Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and therapy aides as needed
  • Educate patients, families, and nursing staff in maintenance and discharge programs
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and in-service training
  • Recommend and assist in ordering adaptive equipment for resident safety and independence
  • Maintain thorough, accurate documentation in accordance with OT Board and payer standards
  • Support discharge planning and follow-up coordination

Qualifications

  • Current Occupational Therapy License in the State of California (Required)
  • Current CPR Certification (Required)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy; Master’s or Doctorate preferred
  • Experience in geriatrics or post-acute care preferred but not required
  • Excellent clinical, documentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Reliable commute or relocation plan to Porterville, CA

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay starting at $60/hour
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
  • Career growth and continuing education support
  • A positive, collaborative team environment

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where your skills truly make a difference, apply today to join the team at Sequoia Transitional Care in Porterville. We’re excited to welcome a new member to our therapy family!

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Sequoia Transitional Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationStaff supervisionGeriatric careAdaptive equipment recommendationPatient educationCare coordination

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (924 salary observations; 2,017 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 41% have no call, 61% 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-OT Full-Time at PACS 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 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 17 employers

8
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Hand Therapist II, Ambulatory

Sutter Health · Yuba City, California

$122k-$171k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Porterville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$332k
Typical market rent
$1,431/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.8
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 · Visalia, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About PACS

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay starting at $60/hour
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
Career growth and continuing education support
A positive, collaborative team environment