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Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54-$65/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (OTR)
  • Vasona Creek Healthcare | Los Gatos, CA
  • Pay Rate: $54.00–$65.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)
  • Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN Opportunities Available
  • Specialty: Short-Term Rehabilitation
  • Help Patients Regain Strength, Skills & Independence

Vasona Creek Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and passionate Occupational Therapist (OTR) to join our short-term rehabilitation team.

Our therapists play an important role in helping patients regain strength, functional skills, confidence, and independence following events such as joint replacement, cardiac events, strokes, and other acute medical conditions.

If you’re looking for a workplace where you can provide meaningful patient care while continuing to develop your clinical skills, Vasona Creek Healthcare offers a supportive, collaborative, and dynamic environment.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Advanced Rehabilitation Facilities

  • Our state-of-the-art therapy gym provides access to a wide range of equipment and treatment resources, including:
  • Recumbent Bike
  • Omnicycle Trainer for Arms & Legs
  • Upper Body Ergometer (UBE)
  • Barihab XS Treatment & Assessment Platform
  • Speediance Gym Monster
  • Hydrocollator Chattanooga
  • ACP Ultrasound

TENS & EMS

Nex Active Play System

  • You’ll have the tools and resources to provide creative, individualized, and effective rehabilitation interventions.
  • Specialty Rehabilitation Programs

Expand Your Clinical Experience Through Programs Including

  • Acute Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Aquatic Pool Therapy
  • Pain Management
  • Short-Term Rehabilitation
  • Mentorship & Professional Growth
  • New Graduate Clinical Mentoring Program
  • Support and mentorship from experienced therapists
  • Ongoing training and continuing education
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Potential opportunities for PAM certification
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities

Collaborative & Supportive Team

Join a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team made up of both experienced clinicians and new graduates. Our team works together to provide exceptional patient care in a friendly, supportive, and engaging environment.

You’ll also have the support of two dedicated Rehab Aides to help keep the therapy department running efficiently.

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • We offer Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN opportunities with flexible scheduling options, including:
  • Monday–Friday
  • Tuesday–Saturday
  • Sunday–Thursday
  • Thursday–Monday

Technology That Supports You

Each therapist has access to a personalized laptop for efficient documentation, communication, and clinical workflow.

Your Role as an Occupational Therapist

As an OTR, you’ll guide patients through their rehabilitation journey and help them achieve their highest possible level of function and independence.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders
  • Provide skilled occupational therapy services and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with the California Occupational Therapy Practice Act
  • Document evaluations, progress notes, treatment sessions, and other required information accurately and timely
  • Collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, supervisors, and other interdisciplinary team members
  • Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation conferences

Educate nursing staff, patients, and families on restorative programs, caregiver techniques, and strategies to support continued progress

Recommend and assist with obtaining appropriate durable medical equipment (DME) to promote safety and independence

  • Participate in discharge planning to support a safe and successful transition to the next level of care
  • Assist with facility in-service training and staff education programs
  • Monitor therapy equipment and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Current and valid California Occupational Therapist (OTR) license
  • Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills
  • Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply

Compensation & Full-Time Benefits

Pay Rate: $54.00–$65.00 per hour, depending on experience

Eligible Full-time Employees May Receive

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Continuing Education & Professional Development
  • Clinical Mentorship & Training
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • PAM Certification Opportunities
  • Supportive Leadership & Collaborative Team Environment

Grow Your Skills. Make a Difference.

At Vasona Creek Healthcare, we believe exceptional rehabilitation starts with a strong clinical team and the right resources. Whether you’re an experienced Occupational Therapist or a new graduate beginning your career, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact on the patients you serve.

Join our team and help patients regain function, restore independence, and return to the highest possible quality of life.

Apply today to become part of the Vasona Creek Healthcare rehabilitation team!

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans to help them regain functional skills and independence. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current and valid California Occupational Therapist (OTR) license. Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are required.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationDurable Medical Equipment Recommendation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (960 salary observations; 2,084 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,856 salary observations; 26,330 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 ~$124k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,257 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$112k–$135kOccupational Therapy median $129k (middle half $122k–$139k)71 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)960 state / 6,856 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$112k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California912 active9,304 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment966 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,257 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at PACS a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,257 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 15 employers
10
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
44% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,257 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PACS

IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Continuing Education & Professional Development
Clinical Mentorship & Training
New Graduate Clinical Mentoring Program
Flexible Scheduling

Living in Los Gatos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.13M
Typical market rent
$4,004/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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