Occupational Therapist: Lafayette, CA
Listed compensation
$94k-$110k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Who Are We?
Proficio Therapy Services is a mission-driven therapy organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families. We provide high-quality ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy through our family of licensed clinical entities:
- AGES Learning Solutions LLC – ABA Therapy
- Proficio Speech Therapy Group Inc – Speech Therapy
- Child’s Play Therapy Services PC – Occupational Therapy
Today, we operate 11 clinics across the United States, supported by more than 250 clinicians. We are actively expanding into additional cities throughout California and Utah, with international growth underway in India and the Middle East.
Our teams are backed by strong clinical leadership, reliable operational systems, and a culture built on respect, inclusion, and collaboration. Whether you’re starting your career or stepping into leadership, you’ll find opportunities to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact every day.
At Proficio, your work truly matters, and so does your growth. Join us as we continue building a unified, global therapy organization dedicated to empowering children and families.
Key Responsibilities & Performance Expectations
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, document findings, and manage discharge planning
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough treatment documentation and goal tracking for each child
- Develop and implement home programs as needed, incorporating perceptual, motor, and sensory-based strategies
- Provide guidance, training, and support to interns and volunteers within the occupational therapy program
Participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings, with opportunities to lead or present training sessions.
Qualifications
Certification and/or Registration: Registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT)
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in a pediatric therapy setting
- Benefits for Our Pediatric Occupational Therapist
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $93,500–$110,000, based on experience
- Flexible alternative work schedule options
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with multiple coverage choices
- Performance based bonuses
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid continuing education
- Physical Demands
- Moderate physical activity, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 25 lbs
- Regular standing and walking throughout the workday
Occasional Lifting of Supplies or Equipment
- Periodic reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and fine motor tasks requiring manual dexterity and mobility
- Be part of the Proficio family and make a difference in the lives of individuals with behavioral needs!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Proficio Therapy Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to building a team that represents the racial, ethnic and linguistic needs of our clients. This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of our clients and operational needs, job description and responsibilities may be modified at any time.
Key Responsibilities
The occupational therapist will conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and providing guidance to interns and volunteers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (757 salary observations; 2,372 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,357 salary observations; 29,628 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 ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$110k | Occupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $94k–$113k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $116k median in California | $97k nationally (+20%)757 state / 5,357 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$92k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 902 active | 9,045 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment951 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,267 in the last 30 days | 1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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