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Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - Per Diem

Select Medical logoSelect Medical~$35–$60/hrtypicalLos Angeles, CAAdded 6d agoStill open, checked every night
  • PRN / per diem
  • BLS

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in California post a median of $64 an hour, the middle half $58.60–$70, across 242 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in California earn a median of $59.86 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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California is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a California license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.

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About the job

Overview

California Rehabilitation Institute

*A Joint Venture with Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health and Select Medical*

Century City / Los Angeles, CA

Occupational Therapist (OT) Outpatient – Per Diem

Increased Rate $66

2,500 Sign on Bonus

Cal Rehab Outpatient Therapy specializes in providing care to patients with neurologic injuries or disorders (CVA, BI, SCI, PD, etc.) in addition to many other conditions. We focus on coordinated, multidisciplinary care as our team provides PT, OT, and SLP services and has a strong emphasis on the smooth transition through the continuum of care. We are looking for an SLP who will contribute to our development and growth as a clinic, is committed to high quality patient care, and values teamwork and communication, and is able to work with minimal supervision.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

  • Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

Duties

  • Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
  • Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
  • Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
  • Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
  • Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

From Select Medical's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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