Occupational Therapist (OT) - Highland Palms
Job Description
About the Role
Join PACS as a Occupational Therapist – Skilled Nursing, $48-$54/hr in United States. Highland Palms Healthcare Center is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility located in Highland, just off the 210 freeway. Join our team for our fantastic culture of teamwork, positivity, and support.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to address residents' needs and goals.
- Implement therapeutic interventions to improve residents' functional abilities, mobility, and independence.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and achieve optimal outcomes for residents.
- Provide education and support to residents and their families regarding therapeutic interventions and strategies.
Requirements
- Valid license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in CA.
- Experience working in a skilled nursing or rehabilitation setting preferred.
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $48 - $54/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join PACS as a Occupational Therapist – Skilled Nursing, $48-$54/hr.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) - Highland Palms at PACS a 5.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at PACS is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $48000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Highland, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($48k–$48k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy Evaluations, Individualized Treatment Plans, Therapeutic Interventions, Functional Abilities Improvement, Mobility Improvement, Independence Improvement, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Care Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to address resident needs and goals. Responsibilities also include implementing therapeutic interventions to enhance functional abilities, mobility, and independence, while collaborating with the interdisc...
Benefits package: Flexible scheduling, Supportive team environment, Open-door policy, Active leadership. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
11d ago
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