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Valencia, California

Occupational Therapist, Outpatient - Hand Therapy

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$46-$58/hr

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Job Description

True 1 0n 1 Patient Care (avg 8 patients per shift) - $5K Sign On Bonus - Student Loan Reimbursement

Have you been exeriencing burnout? Are you seeing 15-25 patients per shift? That will never happen here, your caseload will never leave you feeling burntout, dreading the next day at work. Our Therapist see an average of 7-10 patients per day.

We are seeking a CHT Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist to join our team at our amazing outpatient fitness center in Valencia Ca. This facility is 2nd to none and is part of a very prestigious hospital in Valencia.

At this facility, you will have the caseload that all therapists want: avg 7-10 patients per day, never the 15-25 that many outpatients facilities expect. We took over a full, 2 story gym and turned it into a OT/PT dream.

With 11 private rooms just for Pelvic/Lymphedema, top of the line equipment, full functioning gym, indoor swimming pool, indoor basketball/racquetball/pickleball courts: This is the facility you want to work at.

At Confluent Health and our family of affiliated brands, occupational therapists practice in an environment built for high quality care, professional growth, and sustainable careers. We support clinicians with innovative tools, strong mentorship, and clear development pathways.

Pay down your student loans faster – up to $25K in repayment support through our student loan repayment program, paid directly to your loan servicer. Program details and offerings vary by location and role.

Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

  • A care model designed to support quality outcomes and efficiency.
  • AI clinical documentation support, built to significantly reduce after hours charting – so work stays at work.
  • Structured mentorship and career development.
  • Industry-leading continuing education through Evidence in Motion (EIM) including residency, fellowship, and board certification support.
  • Multiple career pathways: clinical excellence, hybrid roles, and leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing patient medical history and developing individualized treatment plans.
  • Diagnosing patients by observing movements and listening to concerns.
  • Using exercises, stretching, equipment, and manual therapy to manage pain and improve mobility.
  • Tracking meaningful patient outcomes and adjusting your approach based on progress and clinical presentation.
  • Serving as a trusted resource and advocate for your patients throughout their recovery journey.

Qualifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist (or ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice).

Passion for evidence-based, patient centered care.

About

Compensation: $46 - $58/hour, $5K sign on bonus, with additional compensation opportunities for certifications and location differentials. Benefits include generous paid time off, paid continued education, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational therapyHand therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningEvidence-based practicePatient advocacyMobility improvementPain management

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (671 salary observations; 2,180 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,667 salary observations; 26,845 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 ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k 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
Listed pay$96k–$121kOccupational Therapy median $129k (middle half $117k–$138k)70 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$97k nationally (+20%)671 state / 4,667 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in California921 active9,160 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 41% no call · 57% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-on · $25k loan repaymentCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment976 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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, Outpatient - Hand Therapy at Confluent Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Hand Therapist (OT) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 166 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confluent Health

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Louisville, Kentucky
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 4% employer match
Student loan repayment up to $25K
Fully paid trainings and certifications through Evidence in Motion
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD insurance
AI clinical documentation support
$5K Sign-On Bonus