Occupational Therapist
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How this pay compares
This posting states $55–$65 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in California post a median of $65 an hour, the middle half $59–$70.89, across 189 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within 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, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
The Californian-Pasadena | Pasadena, CA
Join a supportive rehab team and a great learning environment in the heart of Pasadena!
The Californian-Pasadena is an 82-bed skilled nursing facility located directly across the street from Huntington Hospital . We are currently seeking a Full-Time Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to join our rehabilitation team.
The Californian is a great setting for an Occupational Therapist who wants to grow clinically, collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team, and work with a diverse skilled nursing and post-acute population . Whether you are an experienced OTR or earlier in your career, you will have the opportunity to continue developing your clinical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Our rehabilitation team works closely with nursing, physicians, and other disciplines to help residents maximize their independence, safety, and quality of life.
What You'll Do
- Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
- Assess ADLs, functional mobility, cognition, upper-extremity function, balance, coordination, safety, and other areas impacting independence
- Provide skilled interventions including ADL retraining, therapeutic exercise and activities, cognitive interventions, functional transfer training, and adaptive techniques
- Recommend and train residents in the use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications when appropriate
- Establish meaningful, functional goals based on each resident's needs and prior level of function
- Utilize standardized assessments and objective measures to monitor progress and demonstrate outcomes
- Monitor resident response to treatment and modify plans of care as clinically appropriate
- Provide resident, family, and caregiver education to improve safety and carryover
- Collaborate closely with PT, SLP, nursing, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team
- Participate in care planning and discharge planning to promote safe transitions
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
Qualifications
Current California Occupational Therapist license – required
- CPR/BLS certification
- Skilled nursing, post-acute, or long-term care experience preferred, but newer clinicians who are motivated to learn and grow are encouraged to apply
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
- Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care
Why Join The Californian?
The Californian offers a great learning environment with an established rehabilitation team , making it an excellent opportunity for an OTR who wants to strengthen clinical skills while treating a diverse patient population.
Conveniently located across the street from Huntington Hospital in Pasadena , our facility provides exposure to residents with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, cognitive, medical, and functional rehabilitation needs.
Full-time benefits include
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Consistent full-time schedule
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
If you are a licensed Occupational Therapist looking for a full-time position with a supportive team and strong learning environment , we would love to meet you. Apply today to join the rehabilitation team at The Californian-Pasadena!
From The Californian's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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