Occupational Therapist

People Well Staffing; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

People Well Staffing is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a permanent, full-time role in Walnut Creek, CA. You will evaluate and treat patients to improve independence with daily activities, functional mobility, safety, and upper-extremity function while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities include developing individualized plans of care, recommending adaptive strategies and therapeutic activities, monitoring progress, educating patients and families, and

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients to improve ADLs, functional independence, safety, strength, coordination, and quality of life.
• Develop or carry out individualized occupational therapy plans of care within licensure scope.
• Recommend or implement adaptive strategies and therapeutic activities as appropriate.
• Monitor progress and communicate changes to the care team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment strategies and safety.
• Complete timely documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Accredited OT/OTAs program

Job description

Walnut Creek, United States | Posted on 09/04/2026

Occupational Therapist - Walnut Creek, CA

Setting: SkilledNursing Facility (SNF)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $55- $67 per hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist for a permanentopportunity in Walnut Creek, CA. You will evaluate and treat patients to improve independence with daily activities, functional mobility, safety,upper-extremity function, and overall quality of life while collaborating withan interdisciplinary 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: $55 - $67 per hour


• Full-Time opportunity


• Supportive and collaborative rehabilitationenvironment


• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact onpatient outcomes


• Professional growth and developmentopportunities