Occupational Therapist II, Inpatient Acute
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $58.71–$82.19 an hour. 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, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. 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).
Occupational therapists in California: pay by town and employer
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Sutter Health here: National Union of Healthcare Workers at Sacramento, CA (58 workers, contract up for renewal 8 Jan 2026). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Medicare rating of Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Medicare gives Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · California hospitals by rating.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento as owned by a non-profit body, and Sutter Health also runs for-profit hospitals, so which entity employs you decides whether the work counts toward PSLF. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
Licensed in another state?
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
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento
Position Overview
Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.
Job Description
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- OT-Occupational Therapist
- OR OLP-Occupational Limited Permit
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
- 2 years of recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
- Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
- Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
- Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
- Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
- Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
- Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Part Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
Every other Weekend
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
24
Employee Status
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $58.71 to $82.19 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
From Sutter Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Sutter Health
Sutter Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system with more than 20 (source: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview) hospitals, 600+ (source: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview) care locations and 57,000+ (source: Sutter Health, Divisions at Sutter Health) employees serving Northern California and the Central Coast. Sources: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview; Sutter Health, Divisions at Sutter Health
Based in Sacramento, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 88.4% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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