Occupational Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility
Compensation
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Modesto, California. This role focuses on helping patients regain independence in daily living activities following illness, injury, or surgery.
You will work with a geriatric and post-acute population, developing personalized treatment plans that improve functional ability and overall quality of life. If you are passionate about patient-centered care and rehabilitation, this is a strong opportunity for both professional growth and meaningful impact.
Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive, and functional limitations in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
- Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
- Train patients in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, bathing, and feeding
- Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to improve independence
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Maintain accurate and compliant documentation of patient care and outcomes
Requirements
- Active state license as an Occupational Therapist in California
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Minimum of 1 year of recent OT experience preferred, ideally in a SNF or geriatric setting
- Strong problem-solving and patient care skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ independence and quality of life
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive, and functional limitations to help them regain independence. Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, training patients in daily living activities, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (730 salary observations; 2,234 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,387 salary observations; 28,936 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $102k (middle half $98k–$116k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+21%)730 state / 5,387 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 893 active | 8,908 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment952 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,199 in the last 30 days | 1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| TheraEd Staffing Group | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index113 active listings |
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