Occupational Therapist (OT)

Full-Time In-House Occupational Therapist (OT) - $50 - $68/hr | Petaluma, CA | Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Grow Your Career While Changing Lives Daily. Work at a 5-Star Rated Facility.

Petaluma Post Acute Rehab, a 5-Star Medicare rated Skilled Nursing community, is hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist to join a high-performing, mission-driven rehabilitation team in Petaluma, California. If you are a clinician who wants strong earning potential, full clinical autonomy, and a supportive team environment in one of Sonoma County's most respected care communities, this is your opportunity to thrive.

You will help residents regain independence, improve daily living skills, and enhance overall quality of life in a collaborative environment that has earned the highest Medicare quality rating available.

Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.

Why Clinicians Choose Petaluma Post Acute Rehab:

Compensation and Earning Potential

• Hourly pay range: $50.00 to $68.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Among the most competitive Occupational Therapist compensation packages available in Sonoma County and the greater North Bay market
• A pay ceiling that reflects the clinical quality, 5-Star facility standards, and market positioning of a premier post-acute rehabilitation community

Schedule and Flexibility

• Primary Full-Time opportunity with consistent, stable scheduling
• Part-Time and PRN arrangements also considered for the right candidate
• A schedule that supports both long-term career stability and personal work-life balance

Clinical Environment

• A 5-Star Medicare rated community - the highest quality designation available, reflecting excellence in staffing, clinical outcomes, and health inspections
• Full clinical autonomy to evaluate, direct, and manage individualized occupational therapy plans of care
• Oversight of OTAs and support staff in accordance with California state law and professional standards
• A collaborative, mission-driven rehabilitation team that takes pride in resident outcomes
• Meaningful, direct impact on resident independence, daily living skills, and quality of life across ADLs, IADLs, cognitive function, and upper extremity rehabilitation
• A desirable Petaluma location in the heart of Sonoma County, serving one of Northern California's most vibrant communities

The Role

The Occupational Therapist is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for the evaluation, development, implementation, and oversight of individualized occupational therapy plans of care. This position is classified as Non-Exempt and reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and the Facility Administrator.

Core responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations in accordance with physician orders and California standards of practice
• Developing, implementing, and modifying individualized plans of care with measurable, function-based goals
• Delivering skilled therapeutic interventions addressing ADLs, IADLs, neuromuscular re-education, upper extremity rehabilitation, cognitive retraining, sensory integration, visual-perceptual skills, and adaptive strategies
• Assessing and recommending adaptive equipment, assistive devices, splints, orthotics, and environmental modifications to enhance independence and safety
• Fabricating and training patients in the use of splints or adaptive devices as clinically indicated and within scope of practice
• Monitoring patient progress and modifying treatment plans based on clinical response and objective outcomes
• Reviewing patient medical history, conducting patient interviews, and observing functional task performance
• Evaluating patient home or workplace environments and recommending modifications based on health and functional needs
• Leading discharge planning and transition-of-care coordination to promote successful reintegration into home and community environments
• Communicating evaluation findings, progress updates, and discharge outcomes to physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families
• Educating patients, families, employers, and caregivers on how to accommodate and support the patient's functional needs
• Supervising and directing Occupational Therapist Assistants in accordance with California state law and professional regulations
• Providing appropriate oversight to rehabilitation aides, students, and volunteers as assigned
• Completing timely, accurate, and compliant documentation consistent with federal, state, payer, and organizational requirements
• Participating in care conferences, quality assurance initiatives, and collaborative planning as requested
• Maintaining compliance with HIPAA, patient rights, OSHA, infection control, and all applicable California state practice standards
• Treating all residents with dignity, respect, and compassionate professionalism

Physical requirements include the ability to assist with patient transfers, upper extremity handling and positioning techniques, mobility assistance, repositioning and supporting patients with or without assistive devices, prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and stair navigation. The ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergency situations is also required.

What You Bring

• Current, active, and unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the State of California - required (pending licensure considered)
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate) - required
• Successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - required
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain per facility policy)
• Ongoing compliance with continuing education requirements established by the California Occupational Therapy Board
• Experience in a skilled nursing, post-acute, hospital, or related medical setting - strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to exercise sound clinical judgment
• Composure and professionalism in dynamic, fast-paced clinical environments
• Strong organizational skills and the capacity to make independent clinical decisions
• A team-first mindset and a genuine passion for skilled nursing and post-acute care

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Petaluma Post Acute Rehab is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or California law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources or your facility Administrator.

Employment with Petaluma Post Acute Rehab is at-will. Duties, schedule, and work location may be adjusted based on facility needs or any other lawful reason.

Apply Today

Ready to bring your clinical expertise to one of Sonoma County's most respected care communities? Submit your application now. Our team reviews candidates promptly and will be in touch to schedule next steps.

Petaluma Post Acute Rehab is located in Petaluma, California, proudly serving the greater Sonoma County community.