Occupational Therapist

People Well Staffing; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

People Well Staffing in La Mesa, CA is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for a permanent role. You will evaluate and treat patients to improve daily living activities, mobility, safety, and overall quality of life while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

This full-time position offers collaborative rehabilitation support and opportunities for professional growth, with a focus on patient outcomes and evidence-based practice in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active CA OT or COTA license in good standing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification as required by the employer.
• Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Experience in the applicable setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and/or treat patients to improve ADLs,functional independence, safety, strength, coordination, and quality of life.
• Develop or carry out individualized occupationaltherapy plans of care within licensures scope.
• Recommend or implement adaptive strategies andtherapeutic activities as appropriate.
• Monitor progress and communicate changes to thecare team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers ontreatment strategies and safety.
• Complete timely documentation and collaboratewith the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Clinical skills

Education

OT/OTA accredited program graduate

Job description

La Mesa, United States | Posted on 09/04/2026

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist for a permanentopportunity in La Mesa, CA. You will evaluate and treat patients to improveindependence with daily activities, functional mobility, safety, upper-extremityfunction, and overall quality of life while collaborating with aninterdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and/or treat patients to improve ADLs,functional independence, safety, strength, coordination, and quality of life.
• Develop or carry out individualized occupationaltherapy plans of care within licensures scope.
• Recommend or implement adaptive strategies andtherapeutic activities as appropriate.
• Monitor progress and communicate changes to thecare team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers ontreatment strategies and safety.
• Complete timely documentation and collaboratewith the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapyor Occupational Therapy Assistant program, as applicable.
• Active CA OT or COTA license in good standing,as applicable.
• Current BLS/CPR certification as required by theemployer.
• Strong clinical, communication, documentation,and teamwork skills.
• Experience in the applicable setting preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation: $50 - $56 per hour
• Full-Time opportunity
• Supportive and collaborative rehabilitationenvironment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact onpatient outcomes
• Professional growth and developmentopportunities