Occupational Therapist

Dignity Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 68,576 - 102,011; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health in Stockton, California seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and improve their daily lives. The role involves assessing diverse patients and developing tailored treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Applicants must be organized, adaptable, and able to manage high volumes of patients. A diploma in Occupational Therapy and a valid CA license are prerequisites. The position offers a pay range of $49.78 – $74.05 per hour and provides essential patient and family education.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Diploma in Occupational Therapy upon hire.
• CA Occupational Therapist license is required.
• Must have Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop treatment plans.
• Conduct evaluations and modify treatment programs.
• Provide patient education and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Graduated from an Occupational Therapy Program

CA Occupational Therapist license

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.

Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re‑evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.

To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

• Gathers pertinent data in evaluating patients and performs standardized tests and evaluations.
• Records referrals using logs, therapy boards, etc.
• Develops, implements, modifies appropriate treatment programs to achieve identified goals.
• Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into care.
• Provides/ documents patient/ family education.
• Collaborates and reports effectively, at team conferences.

Job Requirements

• Diploma Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program, upon hire.
• CA Occupational Therapist license.
• Basic Life Support.

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355‑bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission‑certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

Pay Range

$49.78 – $74.05 /hour