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Occupational Therapist-OT Per-Diem

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$65-$75/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Posting: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Per-Diem
  • Location: Hanford Post Acute – Hanford, CA
  • Salary Range: $65.00-$75.00/hour
  • Schedule: Per-Diem | Day Shift
  • Join Our Therapy Team at Hanford Post Acute

Hanford Post Acute, a skilled nursing facility in Hanford, CA, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team full-time. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care that supports our residents in regaining independence and achieving their goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for an OT who is passionate about working in a supportive environment with a strong interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Deliver occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders and care plans
  • Document evaluations, daily treatment notes, and progress reports accurately and timely
  • Supervise and support COTAs and therapy aides in accordance with state regulations
  • Educate residents, caregivers, and staff on therapy techniques and post-discharge care
  • Participate in care planning meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Recommend adaptive equipment and assist with discharge planning

Qualifications

  • Valid California Occupational Therapy License (required)
  • Current CPR certification (required)
  • Skilled nursing or post-acute care experience preferred
  • Strong communication, clinical, and organizational skills
  • Passion for resident-focused care and rehabilitation

We Offer

Competitive pay starting at $65/hour

Full Benefits Package Including

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

If you're an Occupational Therapist looking to make a real impact in a caring, team-oriented facility, apply today to join Hanford Post Acute. We look forward to meeting you!

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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationSupervision of COTAsPatient educationAdaptive equipment recommendation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (425 salary observations; 1,096 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (3,066 salary observations; 13,376 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)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k 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 score5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 8,992 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$135k–$156kOccupational Therapy median $121k (middle half $102k–$131k)962 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$97k nationally (+21%)425 state / 3,066 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$132k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California919 active9,171 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment970 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,221 in the last 30 days1,726 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,992 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs
8
<$125k
11
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
7
$155k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$74-$95/hr
#2

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$65-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time

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#4

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$70-$80/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PACS

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holiday pay
Professional growth opportunities

Living in Hanford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$364k
Typical market rent
$2,008/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
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 · Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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