Pays $51-$60/hr — $6k below the Occupational Therapist market median of ~$131k (26 jobs)
Lead Therapist - Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist - Hospital Inpatient
About the Role
Lead inpatient OT/PT at 357-bed nonprofit hospital. $51 - $60/hour. $5K sign-on, paid ConEd, 401K 4% match. Santa Clarita, CA.
Join Interstate Therapy Solutions as a Lead Therapist – OT/PT Hospital Inpatient, $5K Sign-On in Santa Clarita, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $51 - $60/hour.
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- Student Loan Repayment Program ($1,300/year, increases to $1,500 after 2 years)
- Paid Continued Education
- 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
- Fully Paid Trainings and Certifications through Evidence in Motion (EIM)
- Comprehensive Mentorship
- Career Development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Interstate Therapy Solutions in Santa Clarita, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Therapist will oversee a multidisciplinary team of therapists while providing direct patient care and supporting rehabilitation activities. They are responsible for fostering an engaging team environment and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes within the hospital setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current California license as an Occupational or Physical Therapist and possess at least three years of licensed hospital inpatient experience. An AHA BLS certification is also required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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