Occupational Therapist
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39% below median for Occupational Therapist in CA — negotiate
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join By the Bay Health as a Occupational Therapist – Home Health, M-F in United States. By The Bay Health, a non-profit established in 1975, set the standard for hospice in the U. S.
Key Responsibilities
- & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Evaluates adult, and geriatric patients.
- Provides comprehensive ongoing assessment of the patient and the patient’s equipment needs Counsel patient/caregiver in meeting patient’s needs and goals.
Requirements
- Current California license in Occupational Therapy
- BLS required Pay Range: $58.00
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $58 - $73.60/hr
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with By the Bay Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at By the Bay Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at By the Bay Health 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
By the Bay Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $58k to $73k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $73000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in San Francisco, 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
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($58k–$73k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Care Coordination, Geriatric Care, Home Health Care, Patient Assessment, Caregiver Counseling, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with impaired functional ability within their residences. They are responsible for coordinating care, implementing physician orders, and managing the process from admission to discharge.
Benefits package: Competitive Pay, Generous Benefits Package. 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)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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